Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS60

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was manufactured 5 years prior to the ZS60 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores versus the ZS60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 features exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the ZS60.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS60 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS60.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.