Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic FZ60

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was unveiled 7 months after the FZ60 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S9500 scores vs the FZ60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9500 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S9500 versus the FZ60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and FZ60 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and FZ60.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S9500 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger S9500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.