Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax W60

Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic FH2 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was revealed 19 months later than the W60 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH2 grades versus the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by 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") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH2 versus Pentax W60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH2 compared to the W60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and W60 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and W60.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger FH2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.