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Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS60 and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was introduced 4 years after the ZS7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS60 grades versus the ZS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic ZS7

 ZS60 ZS7 
LaunchedJanuary 2016July 2011More modern by 55 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic ZS60

 ZS7 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Panasonic ZS7

 ZS60 ZS7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS60 and Panasonic ZS7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS60 against the ZS7.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and ZS7 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and ZS7.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer ZS60 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography highlights
53
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than others in class (282g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
features touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others in class (218g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography highlights
59
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ80 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282g (0.62 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $248 $350