Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS60

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was revealed 7 years before the ZS60 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 7030 matches up vs the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 7030 against the ZS60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and ZS60.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.