Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS60

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was brought out 5 years prior to the ZS60 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up vs the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 has outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions 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 JZ100 and Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the ZS60.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and ZS60.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.