Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax W60
95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2009
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Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FS15 versus Pentax W60, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS15 was introduced 5 months earlier than the W60 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FS15 grades vs the W60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Pentax W60
| FS15 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FS15
| W60 | FS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax W60
| FS15 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2009 |  | July 2009 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FS15 versus the W60.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and W60.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FS15 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.
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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-16 | 2009-07-01 |
| Physical type | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| 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 | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 136 gr (0.30 pounds) | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $180 | $300 |