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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax W60
(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
  • Launched July 2009
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W60 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was released 5 months before the W60 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FS25 matches up versus the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Pentax W60

 FS25 W60 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FS25

 W60 FS25 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax W60

 FS25 W60 
LaunchedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 has external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FS25 versus the W60.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and W60.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FS25 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography features
Pentax W60 Portrait photography features
26
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS25
Street photography with Pentax W60
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W60 Landscape photography highlights
32
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging information
Pentax W60 Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-27 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 -
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 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
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 -
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 148g (0.33 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $230 $300