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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AX355
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic ZS60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was launched 6 years prior to the ZS60 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the AX350 matches up versus the ZS60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic ZS60

 AX350 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the FujiFilm AX350

 ZS60 AX350 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2011More modern by 60 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS60

 AX350 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the AX350 and the ZS60.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and ZS60 is 94 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and ZS60.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged AX350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than average (282 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
56
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than average (282g)
has touch focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography info
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
59
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (282g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS60
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as FinePix AX355 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
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 - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 180 shots 320 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $248