Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax W60
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Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
(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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Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax W60, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe FS12 was revealed 2 months before the W60 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FS12 grades vs the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Pentax W60
| FS12 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FS12
| W60 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Pentax W60
| FS12 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2009 |  | July 2009 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FS12 versus the W60.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and W60.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FS12 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-04-17 | 2009-07-01 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 129 grams (0.28 pounds) | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $228 | $300 |