Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Pentax K-S1
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax K-S2
ZS60 | K-S2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | February 2015 | Newer by 11 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic ZS60
K-S2 | ZS60 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-S2
ZS60 | K-S2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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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 |