Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Pentax Q. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

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.

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

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.