Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ60

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was revealed 3 years prior to the FZ60 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 7030 scores against the FZ60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 7030 against the FZ60.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and FZ60 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and FZ60.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FZ60 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be behind in sensor technology.