FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS60

In this write-up, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S1800 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was brought out 7 years prior to the ZS60 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1800 grades against the ZS60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 has outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing 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 S1800 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1800 and the ZS60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and ZS60 is 78 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and ZS60.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.