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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E85

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed September 2009
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E85 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax E85

 ZS60 E85 
RevealedJanuary 2016September 2009More recent by 77 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic ZS60

 E85 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax E85

 ZS60 E85 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography factors
Pentax E85 Portrait photography factors
53
you can focus manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography details
Pentax E85 Street photography details
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
Pentax E85 Sports photography information
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
Pentax E85 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
has focus via touch
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E85 Landscape photography advice
59
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging features
Pentax E85 Vlogging features
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Pentax Optio E85
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282g (0.62 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $248 $0