Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Panasonic ZS50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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic ZS7
ZS60 | ZS7 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | July 2011 | More modern by 55 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic ZS60
ZS7 | ZS60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Panasonic ZS7
ZS60 | ZS7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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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 |