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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax W60

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS50
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
  • Revealed July 2009
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax W60, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was introduced 5 years after the W60 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZS45 grades vs the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Pentax W60

 ZS45 W60 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2009More modern by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic ZS45

 W60 ZS45 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax W60

 ZS45 W60 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS45 provides external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ZS45 against the W60.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS45 and W60.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS45 to resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher ZS45 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography features
Pentax W60 Portrait photography features
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Street photography details
Pentax W60 Street photography details
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (249 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (249g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W60 Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (249 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Pentax Optio W60
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2009-07-01
Body design 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 21 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
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 grams (0.55 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 350 pictures -
Battery format 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
Price at launch $300 $300