Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax Q-S1
| FZ60 | Q-S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic FZ60
| Q-S1 | FZ60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2014 |  | July 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax Q-S1
| FZ60 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal 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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and Q-S1 is 68 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax 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 |