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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax W60

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX10
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax W60 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the LX7 (1/1.7") and W60 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The LX7 was revealed 3 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the LX7 matches up versus the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Pentax W60

 LX7 W60 
IntroducedOctober 2012July 2009More recent by 41 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic LX7

 W60 LX7 

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax W60

 LX7 W60 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX7 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the LX7 compared to the W60.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and W60 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX7 and W60.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The LX7 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The newer LX7 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (298g)
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
42
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery (330 shots)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Travel photography features
Pentax W60 Travel photography features
64
great battery (330 shots)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors (298g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography features
Pentax W60 Landscape photography features
57
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
36
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (298g)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-10-15 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298g (0.66 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $300