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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic FZ60, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and FZ60 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was revealed 4 years after the FZ60 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades against the FZ60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm X-T2 FZ60 
IntroducedJuly 2016July 2012More modern by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 FZ60 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm X-T2 FZ60 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 enjoys exterior measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 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).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic FZ60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the FZ60.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and FZ60 is 76 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T2 and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T2 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography advice
80
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography features
75
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
55
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (450 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
63
weather sealing
decent MP (24MP)
terrible battery (340 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
57
good battery pack (450 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (340 per charge)
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (450 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging features
33
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
27
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic FZ60
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-07-07 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507g (1.12 pounds) 493g (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 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 340 pictures 450 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Launch price $1,600 $350