Reasons to choose PowerShot A60
Released in 2003, PowerShot A60 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 315 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A60
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-F7
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
PowerShot A6021 mm²
Lumix DMC-F7- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A60 and Lumix DMC-F7 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot A60MetricLumix DMC-F7
1.9 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.35 µmPixel pitch3.35 µm
11.22 µm²Pixel area11.22 µm²
8.91 MP/cm²Pixel density8.91 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
315 gWeight150 g
CompactFlash type IStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot A60 and Lumix DMC-F7 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-F7 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A60 and Lumix DMC-F7 have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot A60 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-F7
Released in 2001, Lumix DMC-F7 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.