Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS7

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.