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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax W60

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS7
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax W60, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was launched 2 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS8 matches up versus the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Pentax W60

 ZS8 W60 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic ZS8

 W60 ZS8 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax W60

 ZS8 W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS8 features external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS8 compared to the W60.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS8 and W60.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS8 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger ZS8 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography info
Pentax W60 Portrait photography info
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Street photography details
Pentax W60 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography factors
Pentax W60 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography info
Pentax W60 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average (210 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography information
Pentax W60 Landscape photography information
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
25
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Pentax Optio W60
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 210 grams (0.46 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $275 $300