Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W60

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic S1R and Pentax W60, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and W60 (10MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and W60 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was brought out 9 years after the W60 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S1R scores versus the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R provides outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1R and Pentax W60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S1R compared to the W60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and W60 is 54 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and W60.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1R because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will offer greater detail having its extra 37MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern S1R will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.