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Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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
  • Announced July 2009
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Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W60, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was released at a similar time to the W60 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FP8 grades versus the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Pentax W60

 FP8 W60 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FP8

 W60 FP8 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Pentax W60

 FP8 W60 
AnnouncedJuly 2009July 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FP8 against the W60.

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and W60.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP8 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography advice
Pentax W60 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (151g)
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
23
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography information
Pentax W60 Travel photography information
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W60 Landscape photography highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging info
Pentax W60 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Pentax Optio W60
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-27 2009-07-01
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $300