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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S4800 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was brought out 3 years before the ZS60 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up vs the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm S4800 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Fujifilm S4800

 ZS60 Fujifilm S4800 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2013Fresher by 35 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm S4800 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4800 has physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4800 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 compared to the ZS60.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS60 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS60.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4800 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than others in class (282g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
48
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than others in class (282g)
includes focus via touch
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography info
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
59
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (518g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS60
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518g (1.14 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $229 $248