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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP50
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP70
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm XP60 versus Panasonic S3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was announced 2 years after the S3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP60 grades vs the S3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Panasonic S3

 Fujifilm XP60 S3 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Fujifilm XP60

 S3 Fujifilm XP60 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic S3

 Fujifilm XP60 S3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP60 offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP60 versus Panasonic S3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 and the S3.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP60 and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP60 and S3.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP60 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP60 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography info
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Travel photography highlights
67
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition (117 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging details
Panasonic S3 Vlogging details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic S3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $110