Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-1
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Launched January 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2011
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS60 was released 4 years later than the WG-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS60 grades against the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax WG-1
ZS60 | WG-1 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | February 2011 | Fresher by 60 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic ZS60
WG-1 | ZS60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax WG-1
ZS60 | WG-1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS60 and the WG-1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and WG-1 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and WG-1.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS60 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.90 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 | ||
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) | 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 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 282 gr (0.62 pounds) | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) |
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 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 photos | 260 photos |
Battery format | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $248 | $350 |