Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax RZ10

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax RZ10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and RZ10 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was launched 4 years after the RZ10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZS60 matches up against the RZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS60 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS60 and the RZ10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and RZ10 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and RZ10.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger ZS60 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.