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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W60

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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 FH20 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was released 7 months later than the W60 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH20 scores against the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Pentax W60

 FH20 W60 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FH20

 W60 FH20 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax W60

 FH20 W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH20 compared to the W60.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and W60.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH20 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent FH20 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography information
Pentax W60 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
Sports photography with Pentax W60
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography information
Pentax W60 Travel photography information
64
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W60 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Pentax Optio W60
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS30 -
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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178g (0.39 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $179 $300