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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax W60

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2012
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
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax W60, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was introduced 2 years after the W60 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ150 grades vs the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax W60

 FZ150 W60 
IntroducedApril 2012July 2009Newer by 34 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FZ150

 W60 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax W60

 FZ150 W60 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ150 compared to the W60.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and W60 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and W60.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ150 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher FZ150 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
Pentax W60 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography details
Pentax W60 Street photography details
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (528g)
54
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography information
Pentax W60 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (410 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography details
Pentax W60 Travel photography details
56
good battery (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (528g)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W60 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging info
Pentax W60 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (528 grams)
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Pentax Optio W60
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-04-11 2009-07-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 528 grams (1.16 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $300