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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G3
  • Updated by Panasonic G6
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic ZS60, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the G5 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The G5 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the G5 matches up vs the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic ZS60

 G5 ZS60 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic G5

 ZS60 G5 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2012Newer by 42 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic ZS60

 G5 ZS60 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G5 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G5 versus the ZS60.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and ZS60 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and ZS60.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged G5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
53
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G5 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography information
66
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (396 grams)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography factors
51
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
66
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (396g)
74
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography factors
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
59
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G5 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging info
62
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (396 grams)
35
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (282g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-17 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 gr (0.87 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 37
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 10.6
DXO Low light rating 618 109
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 320 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $699 $248