Panasonic L1 vs Pentax W60

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic L1 vs Pentax W60, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and W60 (10MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The L1 was introduced 3 years earlier than the W60 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L1 scores against the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 & Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic L1 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic L1 has exterior measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the L1 against the W60.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L1 and W60 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L1 and W60.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax W60 will offer more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.