Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax W60

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax W60, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH4 was revealed 4 years after the W60 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GH4 grades against the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 & Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH4 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH4 enjoys physical measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GH4 compared to the W60.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and W60 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH4 and W60.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH4 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GH4 will show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher GH4 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.