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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax W60

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax W60 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax W60, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and W60 (10MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was introduced 9 years after the W60 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the LX100 II matches up against the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Pentax W60

 LX100 II W60 
ReleasedAugust 2018July 2009More modern by 112 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 W60 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax W60

 LX100 II W60 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II has got external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax W60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX100 II compared to the W60.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and W60 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and W60.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide you with extra detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer LX100 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good resolution (17 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Street photography with Pentax W60
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Sports photography with Pentax W60
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quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (340 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
23
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery pack (340 shots)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (17 megapixels)
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
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weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography advice
Pentax W60 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging info
Pentax W60 Vlogging info
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decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Pentax Optio W60
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-08-22 2009-07-01
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4736 x 3552 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 50
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $998 $300