Panasonic G10 vs Pentax W60

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic G10 vs Pentax W60, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very comparable but the G10 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G10 was introduced 14 months after the W60 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G10 grades against the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G10 provides physical measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G10 vs Pentax W60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G10 versus the W60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and W60 is 72 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and W60.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G10 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G10 will provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent G10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.