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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and FZ60 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was introduced 6 months earlier than the FZ60 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up against the FZ60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm F660EXR FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 FZ60 Fujifilm F660EXR 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm F660EXR FZ60 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F660EXR enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR against the FZ60.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and FZ60 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F660EXR and FZ60.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F660EXR uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (217g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition (217 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography features
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reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (217 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
27
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FZ60
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lbs) 493 grams (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 450 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $350