Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax ist DL2

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax ist DL2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The ZS60 was introduced 10 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a sizable 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 ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS60 grades versus the ist DL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS60 and the ist DL2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and ist DL2 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and ist DL2.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS60 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS60 will give you greater detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS60 should have an advantage in sensor tech.