Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W60
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Announced January 2014
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2009
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W60 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax W60, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS35 was revealed 4 years later than the W60 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS35 matches up versus the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax W60
ZS35 | W60 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | July 2009 | More recent by 55 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic ZS35
W60 | ZS35 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax W60
ZS35 | W60 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 enjoys outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS35 compared to the W60.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and W60 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and W60.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to offer extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer ZS35 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ55 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 305 gr (0.67 lbs) | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | - | 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 | One | One |
Cost at release | $300 | $300 |