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Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
Pentax W60
(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
  • Launched July 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FP3 versus Pentax W60, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was unveiled 7 months after the W60 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FP3 matches up vs the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Pentax W60

 FP3 W60 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FP3

 W60 FP3 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax W60

 FP3 W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP3 versus Pentax W60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP3 and the W60.

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and W60.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP3 to result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern FP3 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W60 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP3
Street photography with Pentax W60
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (155 grams)
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography information
Pentax W60 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Pentax W60
60
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (155 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
Pentax W60 Vlogging factors
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (155g)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Pentax Optio W60
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-07-01
Body design Ultracompact 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 surface 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 155 grams (0.34 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical 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 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $182 $300