Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W60

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic F5 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The F5 was unveiled 3 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the F5 matches up against the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 features outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the F5 against the W60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and W60 is 96 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and W60.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic F5 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern F5 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.