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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W60

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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
  • Revealed July 2009
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax W60, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was brought out 13 months after the W60 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ35 grades against the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax W60

 FZ35 W60 
RevealedJuly 2010July 2009More modern by 13 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FZ35

 W60 FZ35 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax W60

 FZ35 W60 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 provides outer dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax W60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ35 versus the W60.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and W60 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and W60.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ35 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern FZ35 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography details
Pentax W60 Portrait photography details
41
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
Street photography with Pentax W60
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
54
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography factors
Pentax W60 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography details
Pentax W60 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging details
Pentax W60 Vlogging details
26
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Pentax Optio W60
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2009-07-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 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 not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $999 $300