Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E85

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax E85, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was manufactured 6 years later than the E85 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS60 matches up versus the E85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS60 has outside measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax E85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS60 vs the E85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and E85 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and E85.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.