Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax W60

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax W60, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX850 was released 7 years later than the W60 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the GX850 scores versus the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX850 has outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax W60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GX850 vs the W60.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and W60 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX850 and W60.

As you can see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX850 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GX850 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.