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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

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

 FH7 ZS60 

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