Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax W60
Portability
91 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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91 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
36
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
28
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Released November 2008
- Successor is Panasonic LX5
Pentax W60
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(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2009
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Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very well matched but the LX3 (1/1.63") and W60 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
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Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the LX3 scores against the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Pentax W60
| LX3 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic LX3
| W60 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2009 |  | November 2008 | More recent by 7 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax W60
| LX3 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LX3 provides external dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 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).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX3 against the W60.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX3 and W60.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The LX3 contains the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The older LX3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography details
Pentax W60 Portrait photography details
manual focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than average in class (265 grams)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Panasonic LX3 Sports photography factors
Pentax W60 Sports photography factors
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
no phase detect auto focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (265 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse mode
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (265g)
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2008-11-04 | 2009-07-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 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 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-60mm (2.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.30 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 265 gr (0.58 lb) | 165 gr (0.36 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 39 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 94 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | D-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $449 | $300 |