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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
68 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76 Imaging
57 Features
68 Overall
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Released May 2012
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-01, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is relatively close but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The FZ60 was unveiled 2 months later than the K-01 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FZ60 grades versus the K-01 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax K-01

		

		

			
 FZ60 K-01 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic FZ60

		

		

			
 K-01 FZ60 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K-01

		

		

			
 FZ60 K-01 
ReleasedJuly 2012May 2012Same age
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 provides outer measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ60 and the K-01.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and K-01 is 68 and 76 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and K-01.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The FZ60 has the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh harder.
	
			Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography features
43
 manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
74
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
Street photography with Pentax K-01
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 more heavy than others (493 grams)
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 no articulating screen
 heavier than competition in class (561g)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography information
Pentax K-01 Sports photography information
55
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 good battery power (450 shots)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
61
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 good battery (540 shots)
 max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
57
 good battery power (450 CIPA)
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than others (493 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
 good battery (540 shots)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 heavier than competition in class (561g)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography features
49
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (450 CIPA)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
80
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 good battery (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-01 Vlogging highlights
27
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone socket
 more heavy than others (493g)
34
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes mic jack
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition in class (561 grams)
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Pentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Pentax K-01
Other name Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-07-18 2012-05-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 23 81
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 13.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 493 gr (1.09 lbs) 561 gr (1.24 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 450 images 540 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $899