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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W60

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax W60
(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
  • Launched July 2009
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W60 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax W60, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was announced 5 months prior to the W60 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ28 matches up against the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax W60

 FZ28 W60 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FZ28

 W60 FZ28 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax W60

 FZ28 W60 
LaunchedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys exterior dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ28 versus 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 differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 versus the W60.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and W60 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and W60.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
Pentax W60 Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography highlights
Pentax W60 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
Pentax W60 Sports photography info
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
23
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) 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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417g (0.92 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 79 not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $599 $300