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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W60

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax W60, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was announced 2 years after the W60 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS7 matches up vs the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Pentax W60

 ZS7 W60 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic ZS7

 W60 ZS7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax W60

 ZS7 W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS7 has got external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax W60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS7 and the W60.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and W60.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS7 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern ZS7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W60 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Street photography factors
Pentax W60 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography info
Pentax W60 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
23
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W60 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than average (218g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging factors
Pentax W60 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Pentax Optio W60
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $300