Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-50

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the ZS60 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The ZS60 was unveiled 2 years later than the K-50 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS60 matches up versus the K-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Pentax K-50. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS60 enjoys outside measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS60 vs the K-50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and K-50 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and K-50.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS60 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS60 will resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.