Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
- Updated by Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2014
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q-S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS60 was introduced 18 months later than the Q-S1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS60 grades versus the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax Q-S1
ZS60 | Q-S1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | August 2014 | More recent by 18 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic ZS60
Q-S1 | ZS60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax Q-S1
ZS60 | Q-S1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 comes with physical 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) while the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ZS60 against the Q-S1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and Q-S1 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and Q-S1.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS60 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS60 will resolve extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Pentax Q-S1 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2014-08-04 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Q Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 282 grams (0.62 pounds) | 203 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 250 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $248 | $250 |