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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 FH1 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FH1 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was unveiled 7 months later than the W60 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH1 grades against the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Pentax W60

 FH1 W60 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2009More recent by 7 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FH1

 W60 FH1 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax W60

 FH1 W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH1 versus Pentax W60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FH1 and the W60.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and W60.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH1 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer FH1 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography features
Pentax W60 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography factors
Pentax W60 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography features
Pentax W60 Landscape photography features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Pentax Optio W60
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163g (0.36 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $300