Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TX7
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced January 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched January 2010
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS60 was introduced 6 years after the TX7 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS60 scores versus the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony TX7
| ZS60 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2016 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 73 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Panasonic ZS60
| TX7 | ZS60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony TX7
| ZS60 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 offers outside measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS60 compared to the TX7.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and TX7 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and TX7.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS60 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS60 will give greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2016-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 282g (0.62 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 37 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 19.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 109 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 photos | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $248 | $300 |