Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-5
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS60/Panasonic-ZS60-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2016
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed December 2010
- Superseded the Pentax K-7
- Successor is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the ZS60 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.
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The ZS60 was introduced 5 years after the K-5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS60 scores against the K-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax K-5
ZS60 | K-5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | December 2010 | More modern by 62 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic ZS60
K-5 | ZS60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-5
ZS60 | K-5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 features external dimensions 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-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS60 and the K-5.
![Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS60-vs-Pentax-K-5-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and K-5 is 88 and 60 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS60-vs-Pentax-K-5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and K-5.
All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS60 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS60 will show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern ZS60 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS60-vs-Pentax-K-5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS60-vs-Pentax-K-5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Pentax K-5 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2016-01-05 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.61x |
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 | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 13.00 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 sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 282 grams (0.62 lbs) | 740 grams (1.63 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 37 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.3 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 109 | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 980 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $248 | $800 |