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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W60

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(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
Pentax W60
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax W60

 ZS35 W60 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2009More recent by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic ZS35

 W60 ZS35 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax W60

 ZS35 W60 
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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and W60 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W60 Portrait photography factors
37
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography information
Pentax W60 Sports photography information
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
23
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography details
Pentax W60 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
Pentax W60 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Pentax Optio W60
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