Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W60
95 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(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
(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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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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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 sizing | 3" |  | 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | July 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact 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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Pentax 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 |