Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K100D S

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K100D S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ60 was manufactured 5 years after the K100D S which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ60 matches up against the K100D S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 has got physical measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ60 versus the K100D S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and K100D S is 68 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and K100D S.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ60 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ60 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FZ60 provides an edge in sensor tech.