Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS7

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.