Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-500
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced November 2013
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-500 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Pentax K-500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ60 was released 16 months earlier than the K-500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ60 grades versus the K-500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Pentax K-500. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Pentax K-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax K-500
FZ60 | K-500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Panasonic FZ60
K-500 | FZ60 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | July 2012 | Newer by 16 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K-500
FZ60 | K-500 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 has external dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ60 versus Pentax K-500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FZ60 vs the K-500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and K-500 is 68 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and K-500.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FZ60 offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged FZ60 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax K-500 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-07-18 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 493 grams (1.09 pounds) | 646 grams (1.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 shots | 710 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $350 | $600 |