Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax W60
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed September 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2009
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax W60 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH7 was released 2 years later than the W60 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH7 scores vs the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Pentax W60
FH7 | W60 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 27 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FH7
W60 | FH7 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax W60
FH7 | W60 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 has physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).
Check the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax W60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FH7 and the W60.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and W60 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and W60.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer FH7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-09-07 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 165g (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 260 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $149 | $300 |