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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Released January 2014
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm S8600 versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was announced 18 months later than the FZ60 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up versus the FZ60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S8600 FZ60 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2012More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm S8600

 FZ60 Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S8600 FZ60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 enjoys outside dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the FZ60.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and FZ60 is 76 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and FZ60.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S8600 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography factors
37
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8600
Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8600
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
55
amazing zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (450 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography details
63
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (900mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
57
good battery pack (450 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (493g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography advice
46
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery (410 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (493g)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic FZ60
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 450 grams (0.99 lb) 493 grams (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 450 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $350