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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-S2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty close but the ZS60 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The ZS60 was manufactured 11 months after the K-S2 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS60 matches up against the K-S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax K-S2

 ZS60 K-S2 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2015Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic ZS60

 K-S2 ZS60 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-S2

 ZS60 K-S2 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-S2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS60 versus the K-S2.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and K-S2 is 88 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and K-S2.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS60 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-S2 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography information
53
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
78
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
Pentax K-S2 Street photography info
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than average (282 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
72
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (678g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography details
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography details
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
70
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.4 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than average (282 grams)
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
environment proof
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (678g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Landscape photography camera
59
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
Vlogging with Pentax K-S2
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (282g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
71
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (678g)
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Pentax K-S2
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Pentax K-S2
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2016-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lbs) 678 grams (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 410 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $248 $581