Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K10D

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.

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.

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.

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.