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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS60, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly similar but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The GM5 was manufactured 15 months earlier than the ZS60 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GM5 matches up vs the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic ZS60

 GM5 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic GM5

 ZS60 GM5 
ReleasedJanuary 2016September 2014Fresher by 15 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic ZS60

 GM5 ZS60 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM5 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GM5 vs the ZS60.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GM5 and ZS60 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GM5 and ZS60.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GM5 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older GM5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
53
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
76
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (211g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others in class (282g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography info
48
silent mode (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
max fps low (5.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GM5
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
71
lighter than competition in class (211g)
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
bad battery (220 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than others in class (282g)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography details
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (220 shots)
59
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (211g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-09-15 2016-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 211g (0.47 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 37
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 10.6
DXO Low light score 721 109
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 320 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLH7 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $966 $248