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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Launched June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax Q, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was released 14 months after the Q which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FZ60 grades against the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax Q

 FZ60 Q 
LaunchedJuly 2012June 2011More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FZ60

 Q FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax Q

 FZ60 Q 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 provides external 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 Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ60 versus the Q.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and Q is 68 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and Q.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FZ60 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer FZ60 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q Portrait photography information
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
Street photography with Pentax Q
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (493g)
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (180g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography details
Pentax Q Sports photography details
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography details
Pentax Q Travel photography details
57
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (493g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than average (180 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (230 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (493g)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (180 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Pentax Q
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Pentax Q
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-07-18 2011-06-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493 gr (1.09 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life 450 photos 230 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $695