Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ60
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic FZ60
Fujifilm S4500 | FZ60 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm S4500
FZ60 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ60
Fujifilm S4500 | FZ60 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | |
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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 |