Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax W60
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Announced December 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic LX3
- Successor is Panasonic LX7
(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
- Launched July 2009
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Below, we are comparing the Panasonic LX5 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very well matched but the LX5 (1/1.63") and W60 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
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Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the LX5 scores against the W60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Pentax W60
| LX5 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2011 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic LX5
| W60 | LX5 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax W60
| LX5 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX5 features external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the LX5 versus the W60.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and W60 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX5 and W60.
All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The LX5 offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The younger LX5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-12-15 | 2009-07-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.20 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 41 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 132 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | D-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $294 | $300 |