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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K10D
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K20D Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K20D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively similar but the ZS60 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The ZS60 was launched 7 years later than the K20D and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS60 matches up against the K20D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax K20D

 ZS60 K20D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016June 2008More recent by 92 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic ZS60

 K20D ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K20D

 ZS60 K20D 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 features outer measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS60 and the K20D.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and K20D is 88 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and K20D.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS60 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography features
Pentax K20D Portrait photography features
53
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Street photography camera
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (282 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography factors
Pentax K20D Sports photography factors
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography information
Pentax K20D Travel photography information
74
lighter than competition (282 grams)
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proof
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K20D Landscape photography factors
59
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K20D Vlogging highlights
35
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (282g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
9
can't record video
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax K20D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Pentax K20D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Pentax K20D
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-01-05 2008-06-25
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 KAF2
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
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 rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 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) -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 grams (0.62 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
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 score 37 65
DXO Color Depth score 19.3 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 11.1
DXO Low light score 109 639
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $248 $700