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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax W60

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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
  • Introduced July 2009
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax W60, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was released 3 years after the W60 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS25 grades against the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax W60

 ZS25 W60 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 43 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic ZS25

 W60 ZS25 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax W60

 ZS25 W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax W60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ZS25 and the W60.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and W60.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS25 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer ZS25 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography details
Pentax W60 Street photography details
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (193g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
Pentax W60 Sports photography factors
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
Travel photography with Pentax W60
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
Vlogging with Pentax W60
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Pentax Optio W60
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $300