Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-r 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
- Released July 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Revealed March 2011
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-r Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-r, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ60 was brought out 17 months after the K-r making 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-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FZ60 scores vs the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax K-r
FZ60 | K-r | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | March 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic FZ60
K-r | FZ60 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K-r
FZ60 | K-r | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-r in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FZ60 versus the K-r.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and K-r is 68 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and K-r.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ60 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FZ60 will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent FZ60 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax K-r |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-07-18 | 2011-03-11 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 493g (1.09 lbs) | 598g (1.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 images | 470 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $350 | $1,100 |