Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Released July 2013
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax MX-1
ZS60 | MX-1 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | July 2013 | Newer by 31 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic ZS60
MX-1 | ZS60 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax MX-1
ZS60 | MX-1 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Pentax MX-1 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 282 gr (0.62 lbs) | 391 gr (0.86 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 37 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.3 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 109 | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 290 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $248 | $400 |