Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic S3
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Panasonic S3
Fujifilm XP60 | S3 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Fujifilm XP60
S3 | Fujifilm XP60 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic S3
Fujifilm XP60 | S3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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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 |