Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax W60
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Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Pentax W60
FP3 | W60 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | July 2009 | More modern by 7 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FP3
W60 | FP3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax W60
FP3 | W60 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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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 |