Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ60

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.