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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was brought out 4 years prior to the ZS60 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores versus the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm S8200 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Fujifilm S8200

 ZS60 Fujifilm S8200 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2013More recent by 36 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm S8200 ZS60 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 offers external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 against the ZS60.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS60 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS60.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average (282g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography factors
49
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography details
52
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
73
lighter than average (282 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8200
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
59
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging information
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic ZS60
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format 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 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Battery format - 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $450 $248