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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Later Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax K100D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and K100D (6MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The ZS60 was announced 9 years later than the K100D and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS60 matches up versus the K100D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax K100D

 ZS60 K100D 
LaunchedJanuary 2016December 2006Fresher by 111 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kClearer screen (+830k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic ZS60

 K100D ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K100D

 ZS60 K100D 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 offers 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 K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax K100D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS60 versus the K100D.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and K100D is 88 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and K100D.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS60 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS60 will deliver extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K100D Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
Street photography with Pentax K100D
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
58
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
Pentax K100D Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
Travel photography with Pentax K100D
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lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
has focus by touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (660g)
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
Landscape photography with Pentax K100D
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K100D as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
9
can't record video
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K100D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Pentax K100D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Pentax K100D
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2016-01-05 2006-12-03
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.62 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Form of battery 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $248 $0