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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax W60

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
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 3D1 vs Pentax W60 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was launched 2 years later than the W60 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 3D1 matches up vs the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Pentax W60

 3D1 W60 
AnnouncedNovember 2011July 2009More recent by 29 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic 3D1

 W60 3D1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax W60

 3D1 W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 provides external measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 3D1 and the W60.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and W60.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic 3D1 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent 3D1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography features
Pentax W60 Portrait photography features
27
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W60 Sports photography highlights
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
59
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
36
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
Pentax W60 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Pentax Optio W60
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-11-07 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 200 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $670 $300