Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax W60
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 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
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
(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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Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FP2 versus Pentax W60, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP2 was manufactured 7 months after the W60 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FP2 scores vs the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax W60
| FP2 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FP2
| W60 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax W60
| FP2 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FP2 compared to the W60.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and W60.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FP2 to give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern FP2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-07-01 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| 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 speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | D-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $80 | $300 |