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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2015
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was manufactured 2 years after the FZ60 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up against the FZ60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S9800 FZ60 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2012More modern by 31 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm S9800

 FZ60 Fujifilm S9800 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm S9800 FZ60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9800 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 versus the FZ60.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and FZ60 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9800 and FZ60.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S9800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography factors
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (670g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
57
good battery pack (450 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (493 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography factors
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
57
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
27
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
heavier than average in class (493g)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic FZ60
 Fujifilm S9800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-14 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 493 grams (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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
Battery life 300 pictures 450 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $350