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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Old Model is Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and Q10 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was released 3 years after the Q10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZS60 scores vs the Q10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax Q10

 ZS60 Q10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016September 2012More modern by 41 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic ZS60

 Q10 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax Q10

 ZS60 Q10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 has got external measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS60 compared to the Q10.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and Q10 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and Q10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS60 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
53
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than others (282 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (200g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Sports photography highlights
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography features
Pentax Q10 Travel photography features
74
lighter than others (282g)
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than others in class (200g)
has built in flash
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography advice
59
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging information
Pentax Q10 Vlogging information
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (282 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (200g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Pentax Q10
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-01-05 2012-09-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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 -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282g (0.62 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 49
DXO Color Depth score 19.3 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 10.9
DXO Low light score 109 183
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 270 pictures
Battery form 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $248 $350