Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W60
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax W60
ZS10 | W60 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2009 | More modern by 20 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic ZS10
W60 | ZS10 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax W60
ZS10 | W60 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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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 |