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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was launched 4 years earlier than the FZ60 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores against the FZ60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S2000HD FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 FZ60 Fujifilm S2000HD 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2009Newer by 42 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S2000HD FZ60 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2000HD features exterior measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD compared to the FZ60.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and FZ60 is 75 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2000HD and FZ60.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ60 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography info
38
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography highlights
23
excellent zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (450 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (414mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
great battery power (450 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (493g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
30
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (450 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging details
21
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (493g)
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ60
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2012-07-18
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 28-414mm (14.8x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 493 gr (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $350