Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX700

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic FX700, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was manufactured 2 years later than the FX700 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XP60 scores versus the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP60 enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 and the FX700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP60 and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP60 and FX700.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP60 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP60 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.