Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB850F
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Launched January 2012

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FZ60 was launched 7 months after the WB850F so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FZ60 grades versus the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Samsung WB850F
FZ60 | WB850F | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Panasonic FZ60
WB850F | FZ60 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung WB850F
FZ60 | WB850F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 features outer measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ60 versus Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ60 vs the WB850F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and WB850F is 68 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and WB850F.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent FZ60 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Samsung WB850F |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-07-18 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 493g (1.09 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $350 | $599 |