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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax W60

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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
  • Announced July 2009
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax W60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was unveiled 13 months later than the W60 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ40 scores versus the W60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Pentax W60

 FZ40 W60 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic FZ40

 W60 FZ40 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax W60

 FZ40 W60 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ40 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ40 compared to the W60.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and W60 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and W60.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ40 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer FZ40 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Street photography details
Pentax W60 Street photography details
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (494g)
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ40
Sports photography with Pentax W60
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (494 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography features
Pentax W60 Landscape photography features
51
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging advice
Pentax W60 Vlogging advice
23
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (494g)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Pentax Optio W60
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ45 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2009-07-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 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 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 494 gr (1.09 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $420 $300