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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S3250
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm S3200 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was announced 6 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S3200 scores vs the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Panasonic ZS60

 S3200 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the FujiFilm S3200

 ZS60 S3200 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2011More modern by 60 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic ZS60

 S3200 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S3200 against the ZS60.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and ZS60 is 67 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and ZS60.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S3200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (282g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than competition in class (282g)
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
59
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging advice
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic ZS60
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as FinePix S3250 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 320 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $190 $248