Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS60 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS60 was brought out 2 years later than the K-5 IIs and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS60 matches up against the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 has outer dimensions 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-5 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS60 vs the K-5 IIs.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and K-5 IIs is 88 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and K-5 IIs.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS60 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern ZS60 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.