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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 4 years prior to the FZ60 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores versus the FZ60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S1500 FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm S1500

 FZ60 Fujifilm S1500 
LaunchedJuly 2012February 2009Fresher by 41 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S1500 FZ60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the FZ60.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and FZ60 is 82 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and FZ60.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FZ60 to deliver more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (450 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
long zoom (396mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery pack (450 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (493 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging highlights
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
27
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (493 grams)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ60
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345g (0.76 lbs) 493g (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $350