Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced January 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic ZS60
FS7 | ZS60 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic FS7
ZS60 | FS7 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | January 2009 | Fresher by 84 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic ZS60
FS7 | ZS60 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ80 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-16 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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 | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 139 grams (0.31 lb) | 282 grams (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 320 photos |
Battery format | - | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $160 | $248 |