Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung NX5
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 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.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Samsung NX5
FZ60 | NX5 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | June 2010 | More modern by 26 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Panasonic FZ60
NX5 | FZ60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung NX5
FZ60 | NX5 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Check the Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung NX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and NX5 is 68 and 80 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Samsung NX5 | |
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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 |