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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W60

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Introduced December 2013
  • Replacement is Panasonic GM5
Pentax W60
(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
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W60 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W60, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GM1 was released 4 years after the W60 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the GM1 scores vs the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Pentax W60

 GM1 W60 
AnnouncedDecember 2013July 2009Newer by 55 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic GM1

 W60 GM1 

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax W60

 GM1 W60 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM1 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GM1 compared to the W60.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GM1 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM1 and W60.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GM1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GM1 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer GM1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GM1
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Street photography details
Pentax W60 Street photography details
77
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Sports photography details
Pentax W60 Sports photography details
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GM1
Travel photography with Pentax W60
74
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery life (230 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
64
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography info
Pentax W60 Landscape photography info
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (230 per charge)
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Vlogging details
Pentax W60 Vlogging details
35
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Pentax Optio W60
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-12-19 2009-07-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/50 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 660 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $750 $300