Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W60
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(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
(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 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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Pentax W60
GM1 | W60 | |||
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Announced | December 2013 | July 2009 | Newer by 55 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic GM1
W60 | GM1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax W60
GM1 | W60 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GM1 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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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 |