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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-5 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
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Older Model is Pentax K-7
  • Later Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax K-5

 FZ60 K-5 
ReleasedJuly 2012December 2010Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic FZ60

 K-5 FZ60 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K-5

 FZ60 K-5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography information
Pentax K-5 Street photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (493g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-5 Sports photography highlights
55
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (450 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
Travel photography with Pentax K-5
57
good battery life (450 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (493g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery life (450 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging features
Pentax K-5 Vlogging features
27
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (493g)
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Pentax K-5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Pentax K-5
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-07-18 2010-12-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime II
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 493 grams (1.09 pounds) 740 grams (1.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1162
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 980 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $800