Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS60
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 7040 was announced 7 years prior to the ZS60 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 7040 matches up against the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic ZS60
7040 | ZS60 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus 7040
ZS60 | 7040 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | January 2010 | Fresher by 72 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic ZS60
7040 | ZS60 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 features outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 7040 and the ZS60.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and ZS60.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older 7040 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
Alternative name | mju 7040 | Lumix DMC-TZ80 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144g (0.32 lb) | 282g (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 37 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 109 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $299 | $248 |