Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FZ60

Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm XP80 versus Panasonic FZ60, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was released 2 years later than the FZ60 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP80 scores vs the FZ60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP80 has physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has sizing of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the FZ60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and FZ60 is 93 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP80 and FZ60.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm XP80 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.