Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS60

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was launched 5 years prior to the ZS60 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ7 matches up vs the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ7 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ7 versus the ZS60.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ7 and ZS60.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.