FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ60

Here is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm S4000 versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was introduced 18 months before the FZ60 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S4000 matches up against the FZ60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S4000 versus Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S4000 compared to the FZ60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and FZ60 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and FZ60.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FZ60 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.