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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was brought out 13 months after the ZS7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FZ60 matches up versus the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic ZS7

 FZ60 ZS7 
ReleasedJuly 2012July 2011More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic FZ60

 ZS7 FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS7

 FZ60 ZS7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys outer dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ60 compared to the ZS7.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and ZS7 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and ZS7.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ60 to give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ60 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (493g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (450 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
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good battery pack (450 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (218g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (493g)
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ62 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-18 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 493g (1.09 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $350