Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-x

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ60 was launched 2 years after the K-x which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ60 matches up vs the K-x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 has got external dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K-x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ60 and the K-x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and K-x is 68 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and K-x.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ60 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FZ60 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger FZ60 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.