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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Revealed November 2011
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and FZ60 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was released 7 months earlier than the FZ60 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up versus the FZ60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ60 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 FZ60 Fujifilm X-S1 
ReleasedJuly 2012November 2011Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ60 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers exterior dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the FZ60.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ60 is 52 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ60.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ60 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography info
46
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography information
52
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition (920g)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
44
excellent zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
43
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (920 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
better than average battery power (450 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (493 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (920g)
27
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than others (493g)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ60
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-11-24 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 920g (2.03 lbs) 493g (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $350