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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W60

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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
  • Launched July 2009
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was unveiled 12 months after the W60 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FX75 scores vs the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax W60

 FX75 W60 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FX75

 W60 FX75 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax W60

 FX75 W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX75 features external dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FX75 compared to the W60.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and W60.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX75 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FX75 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography advice
Pentax W60 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
Sports photography with Pentax W60
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
23
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography details
Pentax W60 Travel photography details
67
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
37
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging factors
Pentax W60 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Pentax Optio W60
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-01 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
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
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $139 $300