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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched 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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was brought out 18 months later than the FZ60 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades vs the FZ60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S9200 FZ60 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2012More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm S9200

 FZ60 Fujifilm S9200 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S9200 FZ60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9200 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 against the FZ60.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ60 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ60.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm S9200 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography highlights
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography highlights
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
54
good battery power (500 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
57
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (493 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9200
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging highlights
26
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (670g)
27
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (493 grams)
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic FZ60
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 493 gr (1.09 pounds)
Physical 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 500 photographs 450 photographs
Style of battery AA 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, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $350