Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q

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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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).

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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.

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

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.