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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
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
  • Revealed July 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax W60 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was brought out 5 months before the W60 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FX48 scores versus the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax W60

 FX48 W60 

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FX48

 W60 FX48 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax W60

 FX48 W60 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax W60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FX48 and the W60.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and W60.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX48 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX48
Street photography with Pentax W60
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
Pentax W60 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
23
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
Travel photography with Pentax W60
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
weather proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Pentax Optio W60
Other name Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-27 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $325 $300