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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-01, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly close but the ZS60 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The ZS60 was released 3 years later than the K-01 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS60 grades versus the K-01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax K-01

 ZS60 K-01 
IntroducedJanuary 2016May 2012Fresher by 44 months
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic ZS60

 K-01 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-01

 ZS60 K-01 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 provides exterior measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-01 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS60 vs the K-01.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and K-01 is 88 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and K-01.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS60 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS60 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
53
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography details
Pentax K-01 Street photography details
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (282 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
heavier than competition (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
Sports photography with Pentax K-01
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than others (282g)
provides focus via touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competition (561 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography highlights
59
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-01 Vlogging highlights
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (282g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (561 grams)
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Pentax K-01
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-01-05 2012-05-30
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 gr (0.62 lbs) 561 gr (1.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 79
DXO Color Depth rating 19.3 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 12.9
DXO Low light rating 109 1135
Other
Battery life 320 shots 540 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $248 $899