Reasons to choose FinePix S7000 Zoom
Released in 2003, FinePix S7000 Zoom has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 590 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix S7000 Zoom
vs Pentax Optio 60
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
FinePix S7000 Zoom38 mm²
Optio 60- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 5 mm²
- Relative difference
- 12.1%
The FinePix S7000 Zoom has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix S7000 ZoomMetricOptio 60
6 MPEffective pixels6.1 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.66 µmPixel pitch2.49 µm
7.08 µm²Pixel area6.21 µm²
14.13 MP/cm²Pixel density16.1 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
590 gWeight150 g
xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or IIStorageSecure Digital
AA NiMH (4) batteries includedBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 FinePix S7000 Zoom has the larger sensor area. The Optio 60 has the lighter body. The Optio 60 has the higher effective resolution. The Optio 60 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio 60
Released in 2005, Optio 60 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.