Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W60

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was launched 13 months later than the W60 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FX700 scores versus the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax W60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FX700 versus the W60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and W60.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FX700 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher FX700 provides an edge in sensor innovation.