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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Superseded the Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ60 versus Pentax Q10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was launched around the same time to the Q10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ60 scores vs the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax Q10

 FZ60 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FZ60

 Q10 FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax Q10

 FZ60 Q10 
RevealedJuly 2012September 2012Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ60 compared to the Q10.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and Q10 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and Q10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ60 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography features
Pentax Q10 Sports photography features
55
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography details
Pentax Q10 Travel photography details
57
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (493g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competitors (200g)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography features
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Pentax Q10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-07-18 2012-09-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493 gr (1.09 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 270 photographs
Battery style 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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $350