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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax S1

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax S1 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FZ60 versus Pentax S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was announced 17 months after the S1 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ60 grades against the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax S1

 FZ60 S1 
AnnouncedJuly 2012March 2011Newer by 17 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic FZ60

 S1 FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax S1

 FZ60 S1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ60 versus Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ60 versus the S1.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and S1 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and S1.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ60 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent FZ60 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography info
Pentax S1 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (493g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (450 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography info
Pentax S1 Travel photography info
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great battery life (450 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (493g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery life (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging factors
Pentax S1 Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (493 grams)
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Pentax Optio S1
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-07-18 2011-03-02
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (1.09 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $174