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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W60

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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
  • Announced July 2009
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W60 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Pentax W60

 S1R W60 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019July 2009Newer by 117 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic S1R

 W60 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Pentax W60

 S1R W60 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W60 size comparison

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

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography info
Pentax W60 Portrait photography info
87
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
resolution is fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography features
Pentax W60 Street photography features
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (1,020 grams)
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
Sports photography with Pentax W60
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery (360 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography factors
Pentax W60 Travel photography factors
60
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
resolution is fantastic (47MP)
bad battery (360 CIPA)
heavier than others (1,020g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
64
environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery (360 CIPA)
36
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging features
Pentax W60 Vlogging features
32
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than others (1,020 grams)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Pentax Optio W60
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-02-01 2009-07-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8000 x 6000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $3,698 $300