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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Announced June 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP50
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP70
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP60 versus Panasonic ZS5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was released 3 years later than the ZS5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP60 scores vs the ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm XP60 ZS5 
RevealedJune 2013June 2010Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm XP60

 ZS5 Fujifilm XP60 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm XP60 ZS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP60 offers outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP60 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 vs the ZS5.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP60 and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP60 and ZS5.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP60 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP60 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP60
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP60
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography details
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP60
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
68
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competition in class (214g)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP60
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $300