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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax W60

Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released December 2007
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
  • Introduced July 2009
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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax W60 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic L10 versus Pentax W60, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively similar but the L10 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L10 was brought out 18 months before the W60 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L10 scores versus the W60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Pentax W60

 L10 W60 

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic L10

 W60 L10 
IntroducedJuly 2009December 2007Newer by 18 months
Screen resolution230k207kClearer screen (+23k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L10 and Pentax W60

 L10 W60 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic L10 comes with external measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L10 vs the W60.

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L10 and W60 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L10 and W60.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The L10 has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The more aged L10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L10 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W60 Portrait photography highlights
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L10 Street photography features
Pentax W60 Street photography features
59
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (556 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic L10
Sports photography with Pentax W60
42
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
23
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
51
lighter than competition (556 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L10 Landscape photography details
Pentax W60 Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L10 Vlogging features
Pentax W60 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L10 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Pentax Optio W60
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2007-12-14 2009-07-01
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 207 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Mic 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 556 gr (1.23 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") 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 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 429 not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $300