Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W60

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.