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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 8 years before the ZS60 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up vs the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm S8100fd ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 ZS60 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2009More modern by 84 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm S8100fd ZS60 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the ZS60.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS60 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to provide more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
provides touch focus
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
59
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging details
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (282g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS60
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 images
Battery type - 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 feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $248