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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Replaced the Pentax K-1
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax K-1 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS60 was unveiled 3 years prior to the K-1 II which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS60 matches up versus the K-1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax K-1 II

 ZS60 K-1 II 
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic ZS60

 K-1 II ZS60 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2016More modern by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-1 II

 ZS60 K-1 II 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 has outer measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax K-1 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS60 vs the K-1 II.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and K-1 II is 88 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and K-1 II.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS60 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K-1 II will give greater detail having an extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS60 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
53
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
86
focusing manually
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography information
Pentax K-1 II Street photography information
71
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (282 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
70
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (819,200)
more heavy than others in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography information
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.4 frames/s)
not so great battery power (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition (282 grams)
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
environment proofing
great megapixels (36MP)
not so great battery power (670 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (1,010 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1 II
59
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging information
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging information
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (282g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (1,010g)
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2016-01-05 2018-02-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 3200 819200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 4.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 gr (0.62 pounds) 1010 gr (2.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 670 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 Two
Launch cost $248 $1,737