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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax KP

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2017
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax KP Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ60 versus Pentax KP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FZ60 was revealed 5 years before the KP and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ60 scores against the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax KP

 FZ60 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic FZ60

 KP FZ60 
LaunchedJanuary 2017July 2012More recent by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax KP

 FZ60 KP 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ60 versus the KP.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and KP is 68 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and KP.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ60 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax KP will resolve extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FZ60 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography info
Pentax KP Portrait photography info
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
Street photography with Pentax KP
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography highlights
Pentax KP Sports photography highlights
55
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (450 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/24,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery (390 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography highlights
Pentax KP Travel photography highlights
57
great battery life (450 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proofing
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
bad battery (390 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax KP as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery life (450 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
Vlogging with Pentax KP
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Pentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Pentax KP
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-07-18 2017-01-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 819200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/24000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493g (1.09 lb) 703g (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 390 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $350 $747