Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax W60
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Announced February 2012
- Replacement is Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2009
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax W60 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax W60, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GX1 was revealed 2 years later than the W60 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the GX1 matches up vs the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Pentax W60
GX1 | W60 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | July 2009 | More recent by 32 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic GX1
W60 | GX1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax W60
GX1 | W60 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax W60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GX1 versus the W60.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and W60 is 87 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX1 and W60.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX1 will offer you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern GX1 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-14 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.60 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 318g (0.70 lbs) | 165g (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 703 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $228 | $300 |