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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was announced 8 years prior to the ZS60 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm A100 scores vs the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm A100 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Fujifilm A100

 ZS60 Fujifilm A100 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2009More modern by 84 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm A100 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 has outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the ZS60.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and ZS60.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to provide more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
54
lighter than competition (124g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography features
55
lighter than competition (124g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
73
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
offers focus by touch
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
59
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (124g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic ZS60
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-04 2016-01-05
Body design Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 124g (0.27 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 320 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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