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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(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
  • Announced January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Successor is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax Q, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and Q (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was released 4 years later than the Q and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS60 scores against the Q in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax Q

 ZS60 Q 
RevealedJanuary 2016June 2011Fresher by 56 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic ZS60

 Q ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax Q

 ZS60 Q 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax Q in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS60 vs the Q.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and Q is 88 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and Q.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger ZS60 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
Pentax Q Street photography features
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (180g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q Travel photography advice
74
lighter than competition in class (282g)
features focus via touch
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (230 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q Landscape photography factors
59
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
51
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (180g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Pentax Q
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-05 2011-06-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 47
DXO Color Depth score 19.3 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 11.1
DXO Low light score 109 189
Other
Battery life 320 images 230 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $248 $695