Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax RS1500
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
- Updated by Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced March 2011
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax RS1500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe ZS60 was manufactured 4 years later than the RS1500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS60 matches up vs the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax RS1500
ZS60 | RS1500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | March 2011 | Fresher by 59 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic ZS60
RS1500 | ZS60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax RS1500
ZS60 | RS1500 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 comes with outer measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS60 against the RS1500.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and RS1500 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and RS1500.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 should have an edge in sensor tech.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-01-05 | 2011-03-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | 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) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 282g (0.62 lbs) | 157g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 260 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $248 | $150 |