Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax W60

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax W60, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and W60 (10MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX9 was revealed 8 years later than the W60 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the GX9 matches up against the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax W60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX9 against the W60.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and W60 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and W60.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX9 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX9 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern GX9 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.