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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the ZS60 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm T500 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Fujifilm T500

 ZS60 Fujifilm T500 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2013More modern by 36 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm T500 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the ZS60.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and ZS60.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T500 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than average (282 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than average (282 grams)
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
42
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
59
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (282g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic ZS60
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO - 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 282 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $248