Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax W60

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

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.

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

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.