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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W60

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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
  • Launched July 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax W60, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was launched 12 months after the W60 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS5 scores vs the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Pentax W60

 ZS5 W60 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic ZS5

 W60 ZS5 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax W60

 ZS5 W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS5 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS5 versus the W60.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and W60.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS5 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ZS5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
27
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Street photography features
Pentax W60 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (214g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
Sports photography with Pentax W60
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others in class (214g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W60 Landscape photography highlights
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Pentax Optio W60
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $300