Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax W60

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic GF3 and Pentax W60, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly similar but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GF3 was manufactured 2 years after the W60 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GF3 matches up vs the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF3 has physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF3 and Pentax W60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GF3 and the W60.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and W60 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF3 and W60.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GF3 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher GF3 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.