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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K20D
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K10D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and K10D (10MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The ZS60 was unveiled 9 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS60 matches up against the K10D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax K10D

 ZS60 K10D 
IntroducedJanuary 2016December 2006More recent by 111 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kClearer display (+830k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic ZS60

 K10D ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K10D

 ZS60 K10D 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K10D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS60 against the K10D.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and K10D is 88 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and K10D.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS60 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS60 will result in extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
Pentax K10D Portrait photography details
53
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
Street photography with Pentax K10D
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (282g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
Pentax K10D Sports photography advice
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography information
Pentax K10D Travel photography information
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lighter than competitors in class (282 grams)
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
49
weather sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
59
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K10D as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (282 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
9
can't record video
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Pentax K10D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Pentax K10D
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-01-05 2006-12-15
Body design Compact Mid-size 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 gr (0.62 lbs) 793 gr (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 37 66
DXO Color Depth rating 19.3 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 11.6
DXO Low light rating 109 522
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
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/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $248 $700