Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax W60

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was brought out 7 months later than the W60 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH3 scores against the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH3 vs the W60.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and W60.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH3 to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger FH3 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.