Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax W60

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax W60, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and W60 (10MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 was manufactured 5 years later than the W60 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the LX100 grades against the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 features outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the LX100 against the W60.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and W60 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 and W60.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LX100 will offer extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher LX100 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.