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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was brought out 6 months earlier than the FZ60 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades versus the FZ60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S4500 FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm S4500

 FZ60 Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S4500 FZ60 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4500 provides outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the FZ60.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and FZ60 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography features
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (543g)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4500
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (450 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography information
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (543 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
good battery life (450 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (493g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4500
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging factors
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (543 grams)
27
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (493g)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ60
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 543 grams (1.20 lbs) 493 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 photographs 450 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $350