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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Successor is Panasonic LX10
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic ZS60, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and ZS60 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX7 was unveiled 4 years before the ZS60 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the LX7 scores against the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic ZS60

 LX7 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic LX7

 ZS60 LX7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016October 2012More modern by 39 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic ZS60

 LX7 ZS60 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX7 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the LX7 and the ZS60.

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and ZS60 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX7 and ZS60.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX7 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS60 will give extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged LX7 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
53
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298g)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than others (282g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX7
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
64
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
74
lighter than others (282g)
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography features
57
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
59
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging details
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decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (298g)
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (282 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-10-15 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 grams (0.66 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 37
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 10.6
DXO Low light score 147 109
Other
Battery life 330 images 320 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $248