Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K110D

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax K110D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FZ60 was unveiled 6 years after the K110D which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ60 grades against the K110D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Pentax K110D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 has got outside measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ60 and the K110D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and K110D is 68 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and K110D.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ60 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ60 will result in more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ60 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.