Clicky

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZS60, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The Fujifilm JX550 was announced 5 years prior to the ZS60 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm JX550 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Fujifilm JX550

 ZS60 Fujifilm JX550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2012More modern by 48 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm JX550 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the ZS60.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and ZS60.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope Camera

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography information
55
lighter than average (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (282g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
31
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
lighter than competition (282g)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography factors
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
59
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (282g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZS60
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
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 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $248