Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS60

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic ZS60, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and ZS60 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was released 8 years prior to the ZS60 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FS7 grades vs the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 comes with external measurements 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 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).

Contrast the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FS7 and the ZS60.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS60 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FS7 will be behind in sensor innovation.