Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax K-1 II
FZ60 | K-1 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic FZ60
K-1 II | FZ60 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | July 2012 | More modern by 68 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer display (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K-1 II
FZ60 | K-1 II | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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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 |