Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS60

Following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and ZS60 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was brought out 5 years earlier than the ZS60 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades vs the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F600 EXR offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR compared to the ZS60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZS60 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZS60.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS60 will render more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.