Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W60

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.