Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS60

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and ZS60 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was released 5 years before the ZS60 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up versus the ZS60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with exterior measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the ZS60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS60 is 52 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS60.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.