Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax KP

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax KP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and KP (24MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The ZS60 was brought out 12 months prior to the KP which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS60 matches up vs the KP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Pentax KP. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax KP in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the ZS60 compared to the KP.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and KP is 88 and 61 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and KP.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS60 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax KP will resolve more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older ZS60 is going to be behind in sensor technology.