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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax W60

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic LX3
(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
(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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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax W60 Overview

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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The LX3 was announced 7 months earlier than the W60 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

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 size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic LX3

 W60 LX3 
AnnouncedJuly 2009November 2008More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax W60

 LX3 W60 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed 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).

Look at the Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography details
Pentax W60 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
26
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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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Street photography advice
Pentax W60 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than average in class (265 grams)
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Sports photography factors
Pentax W60 Sports photography factors
27
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
23
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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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
60
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
64
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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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography features
Pentax W60 Landscape photography features
52
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
36
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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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Vlogging advice
Pentax W60 Vlogging advice
30
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)
25
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Pentax 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