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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
63
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Revealed December 2009
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and K-x (12MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The ZS60 was released 6 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS60 grades versus the K-x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax K-x

 ZS60 K-x 
RevealedJanuary 2016December 2009Fresher by 74 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic ZS60

 K-x ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-x

 ZS60 K-x 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS60 has exterior dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS60 vs the K-x.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and K-x is 88 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and K-x.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS60 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS60 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern ZS60 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-x Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
Pentax K-x Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (282g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-x Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (1,900 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
Travel photography with Pentax K-x
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lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
has touch focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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great battery life (1,900 per charge)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
Landscape photography with Pentax K-x
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,900 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-x as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Pentax K-x
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Pentax K-x
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2016-01-05 2009-12-23
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 16.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lbs) 580 grams (1.28 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 72
DXO Color Depth score 19.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 12.5
DXO Low light score 109 811
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 1900 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $248 $600