Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W60
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2009 |  | July 2009 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.5" |  | 2.5" | Identical display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical 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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Pentax 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 |