Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K100D
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Launched July 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Introduced December 2006
- Later Model is Pentax K100D S
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K100D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FZ60 was manufactured 5 years after the K100D which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FZ60 grades versus the K100D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax K100D
FZ60 | K100D | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | December 2006 | Newer by 69 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Clearer screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic FZ60
K100D | FZ60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K100D
FZ60 | K100D | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 has outer 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) while the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K100D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ60 compared to the K100D.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and K100D is 68 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and K100D.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ60 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ60 will show greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger FZ60 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax K100D |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2006-12-03 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 493 gr (1.09 lbs) | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $350 | $0 |