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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was brought out 7 months after the FZ60 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up vs the FZ60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S4800 FZ60 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2012More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm S4800

 FZ60 Fujifilm S4800 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S4800 FZ60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 against the FZ60.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and FZ60 is 66 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and FZ60.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm S4800 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography info
37
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (518 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
48
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (450 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (518g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
great battery life (450 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (493g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery life (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (518 grams)
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (493 grams)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ60
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518 gr (1.14 pounds) 493 gr (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
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