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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and ZS60 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced 4 years before the ZS60 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the ZS60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm HS35EXR ZS60 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 ZS60 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2013More modern by 36 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm HS35EXR ZS60 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the ZS60.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS60 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS60.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS60 will produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography information
56
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
53
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography details
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than others (282g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography info
53
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than others (282g)
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography advice
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
59
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging advice
25
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (687g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (282 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS60
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, 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 1 1
Price at release $380 $248