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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was released 11 months after the RZ18 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ60 matches up versus the RZ18 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax RZ18

 FZ60 RZ18 
LaunchedJuly 2012September 2011More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic FZ60

 RZ18 FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax RZ18

 FZ60 RZ18 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 features external 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 RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ60 versus the RZ18.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and RZ18 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and RZ18.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern FZ60 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ18
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography features
Pentax RZ18 Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (178g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography details
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery life (450 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography info
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography info
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great battery life (450 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (178 grams)
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (450 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (493g)
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (178 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax RZ18
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Pentax Optio RZ18
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-18 2011-09-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Display TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493 gr (1.09 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $350 $210