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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS60, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 5 years prior to the ZS60 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores against the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm XP30 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Fujifilm XP30

 ZS60 Fujifilm XP30 
RevealedJanuary 2016August 2011More modern by 53 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm XP30 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the ZS60.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS60 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS60.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography info
65
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
73
lighter than competition in class (282g)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography information
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
59
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS60
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 200 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $240 $248