Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax K-30
ZS60 | K-30 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | October 2012 | More modern by 39 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic ZS60
K-30 | ZS60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-30
ZS60 | K-30 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Pentax K-30 | |
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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 |