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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 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 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was announced 6 months later than the FZ60 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm T550 scores against the FZ60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm T550 FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm T550

 FZ60 Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm T550 FZ60 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 features outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the FZ60.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and FZ60 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and FZ60.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you have to take the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than others in class (136g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
57
great battery pack (450 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of 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 T550 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography features
47
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
35
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FZ60
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-07-18
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 13.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 493 grams (1.09 pounds)
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 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 - 450 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $160 $350