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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax W60

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS60
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
  • Revealed July 2009
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax W60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was introduced 5 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS50 scores vs the W60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Pentax W60

 ZS50 W60 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2009More recent by 68 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic ZS50

 W60 ZS50 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax W60

 ZS50 W60 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS50 provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax W60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS50 versus the W60.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and W60 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and W60.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS50 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer ZS50 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS50
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
42
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Street photography details
Pentax W60 Street photography details
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
23
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W60 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competitors (243g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W60 Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
36
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Pentax Optio W60
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ70 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/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, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243g (0.54 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 44 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 138 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - 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
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $300