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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was brought out 3 years before the FZ60 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S1800 matches up versus the FZ60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic FZ60

 S1800 FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the FujiFilm S1800

 FZ60 S1800 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2010Newer by 29 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ60

 S1800 FZ60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with physical 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) while the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1800 versus the FZ60.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and FZ60 is 78 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ60 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (493g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (493 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging information
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors (493g)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ60
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also referred to as FinePix S1880 Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
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 Overall 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $350