Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS60

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 7010 grades versus the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 features outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 7010 vs the ZS60.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and ZS60 is 94 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and ZS60.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.