FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS60
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic ZS60
S1600 | ZS60 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the FujiFilm S1600
ZS60 | S1600 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 72 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS60
S1600 | ZS60 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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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 |