Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS60

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm XF1 versus Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and ZS60 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was announced 4 years before the ZS60 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades vs the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the ZS60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS60 is 90 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS60.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS60 will offer you more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XF1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.