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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 7 years before the ZS60 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades vs the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm S1500 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Fujifilm S1500

 ZS60 Fujifilm S1500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2009More modern by 83 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm S1500 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the ZS60.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and ZS60 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and ZS60.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to show greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than average (282g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
50
flash built-in
great zoom (396mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
lighter than average (282 grams)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
59
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging information
22
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (282 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic ZS60
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 gr (0.76 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $248