Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS60

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was launched 8 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up versus the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the ZS60.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS60 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS60.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.