Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS60

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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS60

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GM5 conclusion.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
18.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic GM5 advantages over Panasonic ZS60

Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 vs 1.26 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~1.00 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic ZS60 advantages over Panasonic GM5

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

320 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/50 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Less shutter lag
0.15 vs 0.22 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.4 fps vs 5.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.6 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
14 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Great image quality for a tiny camera; Excellent high ISO for its class; Built-in EVF; Built-in hot-shoe; Improved ergonomics; Improved image quality for long exposures; Improved burst rate with hybrid shutter; 1080/60p video.
Slightly bigger than GM1 (but not by much); No built-in flash; Shallow buffers with RAW files; Dynamic range not quite as good as some competing models; Below average battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GM1

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GM1

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$479
4/3

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GM1

Panasonic ZS60

Panasonic GM1

$448
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$479
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic GM1

Compared to Panasonic GF7

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GF7

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Hot shoe

$590
4/3

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GF7

Panasonic ZS60

Panasonic GF7

$448
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$590
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic GF7

Compared to Nikon A900

Panasonic GM5

Nikon A900

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$397
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Nikon A900

Panasonic ZS60

Nikon A900

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

$397
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
NFC

Compare Panasonic ZS60 vs Nikon A900

Compared to Panasonic GX850

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GX850

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

$548
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX850

Panasonic ZS60

Panasonic GX850

$448
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$548
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic GX850

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Panasonic GM5

Canon SX730 HS

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$399
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Canon SX730 HS

Panasonic ZS60

Canon SX730 HS

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$399
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
NFC

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