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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
68 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Pentax Q7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The FZ60 was unveiled 12 months prior to the Q7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ60 scores versus the Q7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic FZ60

		

		

			
 Q7 FZ60 
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 FZ60 Q7 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ60 compared to the Q7.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and Q7 is 68 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and Q7.
All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ60 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ60 will show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older FZ60 will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
43
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
48
 has manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
 provides face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography factors
Pentax Q7 Street photography factors
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than average in class (493g)
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competitors in class (200g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
55
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery power (450 CIPA)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 not so great battery life (250 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography information
Pentax Q7 Travel photography information
57
 good battery power (450 shots)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than average in class (493 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
 lighter than competitors in class (200g)
 has built in flash
 not so great battery life (250 per charge)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography highlights
49
 you can focus manually
 really wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (450 per charge)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
55
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 not so great battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Vlogging camera
27
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone port
 more heavy than average in class (493 grams)
35
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax Q7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Pentax Q7
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Pentax Q7
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-07-18 2013-08-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 13.50 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
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) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 493 grams (1.09 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical 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 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 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $480