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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 6 months later than the FZ60 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the FZ60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm T500 FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm T500

 FZ60 Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm T500 FZ60 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic FZ60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the FZ60.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and FZ60 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and FZ60.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography advice
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resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (450 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
75
lighter than competition in class (136g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
57
good battery life (450 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
27
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (493g)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FZ60
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 13.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 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 format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 136g (0.30 pounds) 493g (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 450 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $350