Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax W60

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was introduced 2 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the LS5 matches up versus the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LS5 features external measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax W60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the LS5 against the W60.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and W60.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic LS5 to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher LS5 will have an edge in sensor technology.