Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax W60

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.