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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Launched March 2013
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 3 years earlier than the ZS60 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores vs the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm S8400W ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 ZS60 Fujifilm S8400W 
RevealedJanuary 2016March 2013More modern by 33 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm S8400W ZS60 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing 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 S8400W versus Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the ZS60.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS60 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (670g)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (282 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
52
amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1056mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
73
lighter than competitors in class (282g)
boasts touch focus
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
59
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging features
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (670 grams)
35
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS60
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-03-22 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 gr (1.48 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
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 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 300 pictures 320 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $248