Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FZ60

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic FZ60, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and FZ60 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS7 was released 4 years prior to the FZ60 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FS7 matches up versus the FZ60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic FZ60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FS7 vs the FZ60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and FZ60 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and FZ60.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS7 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ60 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.