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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was introduced 3 years prior to the FZ60 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1600 grades vs the FZ60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic FZ60

 S1600 FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the FujiFilm S1600

 FZ60 S1600 
LaunchedJuly 2012February 2010Newer by 29 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic FZ60

 S1600 FZ60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 has external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S1600 versus the FZ60.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and FZ60 is 78 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and FZ60.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ60 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (493g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography info
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (450 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
57
great battery power (450 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (493g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography highlights
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (450 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging advice
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (493 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic FZ60
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also Known as FinePix S1770 Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 337g (0.74 lbs) 493g (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $350