Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W60
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Pentax W60
FH20 | W60 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | July 2009 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FH20
W60 | FH20 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax W60
FH20 | W60 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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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 |