Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is very comparable but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ60 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the K-5 IIs which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the FZ60 scores vs the K-5 IIs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys outside 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 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ60 and the K-5 IIs.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and K-5 IIs is 68 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and K-5 IIs.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The FZ60 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged FZ60 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.