Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS60
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced January 2009
- Also referred to as mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Released January 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 7000 was revealed 8 years before the ZS60 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the 7000 matches up versus the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic ZS60
7000 | ZS60 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus 7000
ZS60 | 7000 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | January 2009 | Fresher by 85 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZS60
7000 | ZS60 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 7000 compared to the ZS60.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and ZS60 is 94 and 88 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and ZS60.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 7000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
Also called as | mju 7000 | Lumix DMC-TZ80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 172 grams (0.38 lbs) | 282 grams (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 37 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 109 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $280 | $248 |