Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ60
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59 Imaging
40 Features
59 Overall
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Portability
68 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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68 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Replaced the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic FZ60
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and FZ60 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.
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Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the FZ60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic FZ60
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | FZ60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| FZ60 | Fujifilm HS30EXR |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ60
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | FZ60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | July 2012 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has sizing of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).
See the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Panasonic FZ60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the FZ60.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FZ60 is 59 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FZ60.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
heavier than average in class (687g)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (493g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography info
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (450 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography highlights
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
great battery (450 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography information
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging features
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (687g)
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (493g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ62 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2012-07-18 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | TFT Screen LCD Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 13.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data 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 | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 687 gr (1.51 pounds) | 493 gr (1.09 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 450 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $430 | $350 |