Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax MX-1

The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax MX-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS60 was announced 2 years after the MX-1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS60 grades vs the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 has got outer 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) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS60 vs the MX-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and MX-1 is 88 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and MX-1.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS60 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS60 will result in more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer ZS60 will have a benefit in sensor technology.