Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS60

Below is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and ZS60 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 5 years before the ZS60 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up versus the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the ZS60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and ZS60 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and ZS60.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.