Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
- Announced June 2013
- Replaced the Fujifilm XP50
- Replacement is Fujifilm XP70
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Panasonic ZS5
Fujifilm XP60 | ZS5 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm XP60
ZS5 | Fujifilm XP60 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic ZS5
Fujifilm XP60 | ZS5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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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 |