Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax W60

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was manufactured 19 months later than the W60 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH27 matches up against the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FH27 compared to the W60.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and W60.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to result in extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FH27 should have a benefit in sensor tech.