Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Announced July 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2013
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ60 versus Sony NEX-5T, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very close but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe FZ60 was released 13 months before the NEX-5T making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ60 grades vs the NEX-5T in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Sony NEX-5T
| FZ60 | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic FZ60
| NEX-5T | FZ60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2013 |  | July 2012 | Newer by 13 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony NEX-5T
| FZ60 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ60 versus Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ60 compared to the NEX-5T.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and NEX-5T is 68 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and NEX-5T.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The FZ60 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The more aged FZ60 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.50 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 493 grams (1.09 lb) | 276 grams (0.61 lb) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 450 images | 330 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $350 | $400 |