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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-30

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Successor is Pentax K-50
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax K-30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is fairly similar but the ZS60 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS60 was brought out 3 years after the K-30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZS60 matches up versus the K-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax K-30

 ZS60 K-30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016October 2012More modern by 39 months
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic ZS60

 K-30 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-30

 ZS60 K-30 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 has outer measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax K-30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ZS60 compared to the K-30.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and K-30 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and K-30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS60 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS60 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern ZS60 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-30 Portrait photography advice
53
has manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
Pentax K-30 Street photography factors
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (282g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-30 as a Sports photography camera
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
Travel photography with Pentax K-30
74
lighter than competition in class (282g)
offers touch focus
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery life (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-30 Landscape photography highlights
59
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
Vlogging with Pentax K-30
35
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Pentax K-30
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Pentax K-30
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-01-05 2012-10-29
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Prime M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 grams (0.62 pounds) 650 grams (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 79
DXO Color Depth rating 19.3 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 13.0
DXO Low light rating 109 1129
Other
Battery life 320 images 410 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $248 $525