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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(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
Pentax MX-1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax MX-1

 ZS60 MX-1 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2013Newer by 31 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic ZS60

 MX-1 ZS60 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax MX-1

 ZS60 MX-1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography details
53
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
42
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Street photography factors
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (282g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
65
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
Sports photography with Pentax MX-1
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (290 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than competition in class (282g)
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
great battery (290 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (391g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography features
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography features
59
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (290 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
Vlogging with Pentax MX-1
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (391 grams)
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Pentax MX-1
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