Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W60
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax W60
FZ35 | W60 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | July 2009 | More modern by 13 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FZ35
W60 | FZ35 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax W60
FZ35 | W60 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and W60 is 72 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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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 |