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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic ZS60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was brought out 5 years before the ZS60 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH7 grades versus the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
 ZS60 FH7 
ReleasedJanuary 2016September 2011More modern by 52 months
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 FH7 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FH7 vs the ZS60.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and ZS60 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and ZS60.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FH7 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
34
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
53
 manual focus
 resolution is good (18MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography information
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus by touch
 lighter than average (126 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
71
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than competition (282 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
57
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 includes tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography information
71
 lighter than average (126g)
 comes with focus by touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
 lighter than competition (282 grams)
 supports focus via touch
 resolution is good (18MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
43
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
59
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 saves RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging details
34
 pretty wide (28mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than average (126g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone jack
35
 relatively wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lighter than competition (282 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing mic port
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Other name Lumix DMC-FS22 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-09-07 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 shots 320 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $149 $248