Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K10D
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed December 2006
- Replacement is Pentax K20D
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K10D Overview
Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Pentax K10D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FZ60 was released 5 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ60 scores against the K10D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax K10D
FZ60 | K10D | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | December 2006 | More recent by 69 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Crisper screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic FZ60
K10D | FZ60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K10D
FZ60 | K10D | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 comes with outer 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 K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Pentax K10D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ60 compared to the K10D.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and K10D is 68 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and K10D.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ60 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ60 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher FZ60 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax K10D |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-07-18 | 2006-12-15 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 493 gr (1.09 lb) | 793 gr (1.75 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 522 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $350 | $700 |