Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-S2

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K-S2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is very close but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ60 was announced 3 years prior to the K-S2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ60 grades versus the K-S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Pentax K-S2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 comes with physical measurements 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-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K-S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ60 vs the K-S2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and K-S2 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and K-S2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ60 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-S2 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FZ60 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.