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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Boost to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 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
  • Released July 2009
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax W60, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very similar but the FS42 (1/2.5") and W60 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS42 was revealed 2 months earlier than the W60 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FS42 scores versus the W60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Pentax W60

 FS42 W60 

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FS42

 W60 FS42 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax W60

 FS42 W60 
ReleasedApril 2009July 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 features external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FS42 against the W60.

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and W60.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The FS42 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging.

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography features
Pentax W60 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS42
Sports photography with Pentax W60
16
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Travel photography info
Pentax W60 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS42
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Vlogging advice
Pentax W60 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Pentax Optio W60
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-04-17 2009-07-01
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $580 $300