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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
68 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2014
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax Q-S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ60 was brought out 24 months earlier than the Q-S1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the FZ60 grades against the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax Q-S1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic FZ60

		

		

			
 Q-S1 FZ60 
AnnouncedAugust 2014July 2012More recent by 24 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax Q-S1

		

		

			
 FZ60 Q-S1 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ60 against the Q-S1.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and Q-S1 is 68 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and Q-S1.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ60 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ60 will give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older FZ60 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography features
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 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 you can focus manually
 provides face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography details
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than others in class (203 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
Sports photography with Pentax Q-S1
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 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery (450 CIPA)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides tracking autofocus
 low fps (5.0 frames/s)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 not so great battery power (250 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography features
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 great battery (450 per charge)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than others in class (203g)
 flash built-in
 not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax Q-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
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 focusing manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 great battery (450 shots)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW files
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 not so great battery power (250 shots)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging advice
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 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (493g)
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detection autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (203g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic support
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Pentax Q-S1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-07-18 2014-08-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 13.50 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 493 gr (1.09 lb) 203 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $250