Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS60

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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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.

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.

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.