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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
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
  • Introduced July 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W60 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was unveiled 2 years after the W60 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FX90 grades vs the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax W60

 FX90 W60 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2009Newer by 27 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FX90

 W60 FX90 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax W60

 FX90 W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FX90 compared to the W60.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and W60.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX90 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent FX90 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography details
Pentax W60 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography info
Pentax W60 Sports photography info
30
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
23
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
Travel photography with Pentax W60
60
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
64
weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W60 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-26 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to 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 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.90 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 149 grams (0.33 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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 life 200 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $227 $300