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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was introduced 3 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS60 grades vs the WG-2 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 ZS60 WG-2 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2012More recent by 48 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic ZS60

 WG-2 GPS ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 ZS60 WG-2 GPS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 comes with physical measurements 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 WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS60 and the WG-2 GPS.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and WG-2 GPS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
53
manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography features
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (282 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography details
74
lighter than competition (282 grams)
features focus by touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography details
59
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging highlights
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (282 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2016-01-05 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 5.40 m
Flash options 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282g (0.62 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
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 rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $248 $300