Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W60
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Released July 2010
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
- Replacement is Panasonic G3
(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
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W60 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W60, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty close but the G2 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe G2 was brought out 13 months after the W60 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G2 matches up vs the W60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Pentax W60
G2 | W60 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | July 2009 | More modern by 13 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic G2
W60 | G2 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Pentax W60
G2 | W60 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G2 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G2 compared to the W60.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and W60 is 72 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and W60.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G2 will render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer G2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-12 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lb) | 165 gr (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 53 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 493 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $1,000 | $300 |