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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

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
  • Released July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Panasonic XS1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic XS1

 FZ60 XS1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FZ60

 XS1 FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic XS1

 FZ60 XS1 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and XS1 is 68 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography info
Panasonic XS1 Street photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
55
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery life (450 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography highlights
57
good battery life (450 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (103 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography info
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging features
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging features
27
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
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