Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ60
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic FZ60, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FP7 was released 18 months earlier than the FZ60 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FP7 scores against the FZ60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ60 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic FZ60
FP7 | FZ60 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic FP7
FZ60 | FP7 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 18 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FZ60
FP7 | FZ60 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has sizing of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic FZ60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP7 compared to the FZ60.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and FZ60 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and FZ60.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ62 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-07-18 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 13.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 147g (0.32 lb) | 493g (1.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | 450 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $227 | $350 |