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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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 FX78 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FX78 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was unveiled 20 months later than the W60 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FX78 matches up versus the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Pentax W60

 FX78 W60 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 20 months
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FX78

 W60 FX78 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax W60

 FX78 W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX78 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Panasonic FX78 versus Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FX78 and the W60.

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and W60.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX78 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent FX78 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W60 Portrait photography highlights
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lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography factors
Pentax W60 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography info
Pentax W60 Sports photography info
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography details
Pentax W60 Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Vlogging information
Pentax W60 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Pentax Optio W60
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-25 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 142g (0.31 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 200 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $210 $300