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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W60

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W60, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was manufactured 20 months after the W60 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS10 scores against the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax W60

 ZS10 W60 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 20 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic ZS10

 W60 ZS10 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax W60

 ZS10 W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS10 vs the W60.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and W60.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS10 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS10 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography information
Pentax W60 Portrait photography information
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography advice
Pentax W60 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average (219g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
Sports photography with Pentax W60
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 shots)
no phase detect AF
23
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
Travel photography with Pentax W60
67
lighter than average (219 grams)
offers touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography features
Pentax W60 Landscape photography features
42
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Pentax W60
34
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Pentax Optio W60
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-25 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 260 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $300