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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax W60

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • 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
  • Released July 2009
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was introduced 3 years later than the W60 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH10 matches up against the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Pentax W60

 FH10 W60 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 43 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FH10

 W60 FH10 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax W60

 FH10 W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH10 compared to the W60.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and W60 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and W60.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH10 to give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern FH10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography info
Pentax W60 Portrait photography info
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography information
Pentax W60 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
23
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography info
Pentax W60 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Highest 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 gr (0.23 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $110 $300