Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-5

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K-5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The FZ60 was announced 20 months later than the K-5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ60 matches up versus the K-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 provides 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) whilst the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ60 and the K-5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and K-5 is 68 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and K-5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The FZ60 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging. The younger FZ60 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.