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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was announced 3 years after the WG-2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS60 matches up against the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax WG-2

 ZS60 WG-2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2012Newer by 48 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic ZS60

 WG-2 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax WG-2

 ZS60 WG-2 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS60 vs the WG-2.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and WG-2 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and WG-2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (282g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (282 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (282 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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quite wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Pentax Optio WG-2
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2016-01-05 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
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) 5.40 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 gr (0.62 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 images 260 images
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $248 $350