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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS70
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax I-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was released 6 years after the I-10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS60 grades against the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax I-10

 ZS60 I-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 73 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic ZS60

 I-10 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax I-10

 ZS60 I-10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 has outside measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS60 and the I-10.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and I-10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and I-10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
53
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
Street photography with Pentax I-10
71
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than average (282 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
Pentax I-10 Sports photography advice
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography information
Pentax I-10 Travel photography information
74
lighter than average (282 grams)
offers touch focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography advice
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography advice
59
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
36
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (282 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Pentax Optio I-10
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Prime
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282g (0.62 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $248 $310