Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax W90
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Announced July 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2010
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ60 versus Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ60 was manufactured 2 years later than the W90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ60 matches up vs the W90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax W90
FZ60 | W90 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | February 2010 | More recent by 30 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic FZ60
W90 | FZ60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax W90
FZ60 | W90 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 has exterior dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ60 versus Pentax W90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ60 versus the W90.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and W90 is 68 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and W90.
All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ60 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger FZ60 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2010-02-24 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 493 grams (1.09 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 450 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $120 |