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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS60, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was released 7 years before the ZS60 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up against the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm Z35 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Fujifilm Z35

 ZS60 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2009Fresher by 78 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm Z35 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 features outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the ZS60.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and ZS60.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
54
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (282 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography information
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lighter than others in class (125g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
73
lighter than competitors in class (282 grams)
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
59
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZS60
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 125 grams (0.28 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $248