Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ60
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Panasonic FZ60
Fujifilm S1500 | FZ60 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm S1500
FZ60 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 41 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ60
Fujifilm S1500 | FZ60 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and FZ60 is 82 and 68 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | |
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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 |