Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Announced January 2013
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FZ60 was brought out 5 months before the XS1 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ60 matches up versus the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic XS1
FZ60 | XS1 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FZ60
XS1 | FZ60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic XS1
FZ60 | XS1 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | January 2013 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ60 and the XS1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and XS1 is 68 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and XS1.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-07-18 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 493 gr (1.09 lbs) | 103 gr (0.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $350 | $130 |