Panasonic S1H vs Pentax W60

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S1H versus Pentax W60, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and W60 (10MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and W60 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was introduced 10 years later than the W60 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S1H matches up vs the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H features outside dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has specifications 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 the Panasonic S1H versus Pentax W60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S1H vs the W60.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and W60 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and W60.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will offer more detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger S1H should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.