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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Old Model is Pentax K-1
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K-1 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ60 was revealed 6 years earlier than the K-1 II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ60 grades versus the K-1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax K-1 II

 FZ60 K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic FZ60

 K-1 II FZ60 
LaunchedFebruary 2018July 2012More modern by 68 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K-1 II

 FZ60 K-1 II 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 comes with external dimensions 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-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K-1 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ60 against the K-1 II.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and K-1 II is 68 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and K-1 II.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ60 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will resolve extra detail because of its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FZ60 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
86
manual focus
MP count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Street photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great high ISO (819,200)
heavier than competitors (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (4.4 fps)
bad battery power (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography features
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography features
57
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (493g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
environment sealing
MP count great (36MP)
bad battery power (670 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (1,010 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
82
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
bad battery power (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging information
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging information
27
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (493g)
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-07-18 2018-02-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 3200 819200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493g (1.09 lb) 1010g (2.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
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 shots 670 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single 2
Launch price $350 $1,737