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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released March 2013
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 9 months later than the FZ60 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the FZ60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S8400W FZ60 
ReleasedMarch 2013July 2012Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 FZ60 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S8400W FZ60 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W features exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the FZ60.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and FZ60 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and FZ60.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S8400W will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (670g)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography highlights
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (670g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (493g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (450 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging features
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
heavier than average (670g)
27
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (493g)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic FZ60
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-22 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670 gr (1.48 lb) 493 gr (1.09 lb)
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 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 300 images 450 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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