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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S8200 versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was brought out 6 months after the FZ60 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades vs the FZ60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S8200 FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm S8200

 FZ60 Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S8200 FZ60 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2012Same age
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has sizing of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8200 versus Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 against the FZ60.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ60 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ60.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you may want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography features
49
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
57
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (493 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (670g)
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (493g)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ60
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 13.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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 670g (1.48 lbs) 493g (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $450 $350