Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W60
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2009
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W60 Overview
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax W60
FX700 | W60 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | July 2009 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FX700
W60 | FX700 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax W60
FX700 | W60 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.40 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 pounds) | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $300 |