Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax ist DS2

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax ist DS2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The ZS60 was introduced 10 years later than the ist DS2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS60 grades versus the ist DS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 provides exterior measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Pentax ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS60 against the ist DS2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and ist DS2 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and ist DS2.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS60 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS60 will produce greater detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern ZS60 provides a benefit in sensor technology.