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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Pentax Efina, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was unveiled 10 months before the Efina and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ60 grades versus the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax Efina

 FZ60 Efina 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic FZ60

 Efina FZ60 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2012Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax Efina

 FZ60 Efina 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 features external measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ60 versus Pentax Efina in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ60 against the Efina.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and Efina is 68 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and Efina.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FZ60 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ60 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography highlights
Pentax Efina Street photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (493g)
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography details
Pentax Efina Sports photography details
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery (450 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
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good battery (450 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (493 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
50
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery (450 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging info
Pentax Efina Vlogging info
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (493g)
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quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (91g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Pentax Efina
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Pentax Efina
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-07-18 2013-06-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Display QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493g (1.09 lb) 91g (0.20 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 200 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $10