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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(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
Pentax K10D
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax K10D

 FZ60 K10D 
RevealedJuly 2012December 2006More recent by 69 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kCrisper screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic FZ60

 K10D FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K10D

 FZ60 K10D 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and K10D is 68 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
Portrait photography with Pentax K10D
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography information
Pentax K10D Street photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
Sports photography with Pentax K10D
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (450 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
Travel photography with Pentax K10D
57
good battery (450 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
49
environment sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K10D Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging advice
Pentax K10D Vlogging advice
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
9
no video
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Pentax K10D
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