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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released July 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was unveiled 18 months prior to the FZ60 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the S2950 grades against the FZ60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Panasonic FZ60

 S2950 FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the FujiFilm S2950

 FZ60 S2950 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FZ60

 S2950 FZ60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 features outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S2950 vs the FZ60.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and FZ60 is 76 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and FZ60.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ60 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography features
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery (450 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography advice
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
great battery (450 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (493g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (450 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging info
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
27
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (493 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FZ60
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also referred to as FinePix S2990 Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
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 range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 493g (1.09 lb)
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 300 photos 450 photos
Type of battery AA 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
Card slots One One
Retail cost $330 $350