Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K10D

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Pentax K10D. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.