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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
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Features
63
Overall
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm F550 EXR ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 ZS60 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2011More recent by 54 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm F550 EXR ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

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

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2")
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than others (282g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography info
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lighter than competitors (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others (282g)
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
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really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging info
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (282 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic ZS60
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 37
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 10.6
DXO Low light score 158 109
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $450 $248