Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS60

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS60, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is pretty similar but the G7 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The G7 was released 7 months earlier than the ZS60 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G7 scores against the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G7 provides outer dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G7 vs the ZS60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and ZS60 is 71 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and ZS60.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged G7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.