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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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
  • Announced July 2009
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FX580 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX580 was launched 5 months earlier than the W60 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the FX580 scores against the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Pentax W60

 FX580 W60 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FX580

 W60 FX580 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax W60

 FX580 W60 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX580 versus Pentax W60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX580 vs the W60.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and W60.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX580 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography details
Pentax W60 Portrait photography details
26
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX580
Street photography with Pentax W60
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography details
Pentax W60 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography advice
Pentax W60 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography info
Pentax W60 Landscape photography info
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
Vlogging with Pentax W60
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax Optio W60
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 167 gr (0.37 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $300