Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was launched 18 months later than the WG-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ60 matches up against the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ60 compared to the WG-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and WG-1 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and WG-1.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FZ60 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent FZ60 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.