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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W60

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Revealed July 2009
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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W60 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Pentax W60

 F5 W60 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 43 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic F5

 W60 F5 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Pentax W60

 F5 W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

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

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography advice
Pentax W60 Street photography advice
56
lighter than average (121g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography features
Pentax W60 Sports photography features
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic F5
Travel photography with Pentax W60
68
lighter than average (121 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W60 Landscape photography factors
33
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging factors
Pentax W60 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than average (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $100 $300