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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released June 2010
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty close but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ60 was manufactured 2 years after the NX5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ60 matches up versus the NX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Samsung NX5

 FZ60 NX5 
ReleasedJuly 2012June 2010More modern by 26 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Panasonic FZ60

 NX5 FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung NX5

 FZ60 NX5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ60 versus the NX5.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and NX5 is 68 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and NX5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ60 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ60 will result in extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent FZ60 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
Street photography with Samsung NX5
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (493 grams)
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery (450 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (400 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX5 Travel photography advice
57
good battery (450 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (493g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
good battery power (400 shots)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
Landscape photography with Samsung NX5
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX5 Vlogging highlights
27
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (493 grams)
24
features face detection autofocus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung NX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Samsung NX5
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Samsung NX5
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-07-18 2010-06-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493 grams (1.09 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 images 400 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $499