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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(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
  • Released January 2014
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was announced 18 months after the FZ60 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades against the FZ60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S9400W FZ60 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2012Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 FZ60 Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S9400W FZ60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the FZ60.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ60 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm S9400W should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography advice
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (450 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
54
great battery life (500 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
57
good battery power (450 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography factors
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery power (450 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ60
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2012-07-18
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum 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 sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 493g (1.09 lb)
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 All around 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 photos 450 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $330 $350