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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS70
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was introduced 7 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S1600 grades against the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic ZS60

 S1600 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the FujiFilm S1600

 ZS60 S1600 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2010More recent by 72 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS60

 S1600 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 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 FujiFilm S1600 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1600 vs the ZS60.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and ZS60 is 78 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (282g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
74
lighter than others (282g)
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography factors
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
59
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1600
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (282 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS60
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as FinePix S1770 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 320 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $248