Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ60

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FZ60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was manufactured 4 years before the FZ60 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 7010 grades vs the FZ60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 and the FZ60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and FZ60 is 94 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FZ60 to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.