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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was released 18 months later than the FZ60 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S1 scores against the FZ60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S1 FZ60 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2012Fresher by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm S1

 FZ60 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S1 FZ60 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys external measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the FZ60.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and FZ60 is 60 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
43
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography information
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (680g)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography details
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery (450 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
63
great battery power (350 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors (680g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
great battery (450 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography advice
58
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery (450 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging features
57
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (680 grams)
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (493g)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ60
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 493g (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 350 shots 450 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $350