Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax W60

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax W60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was manufactured 3 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the LZ20 scores against the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the LZ20 and the W60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and W60 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ20 and W60.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic LZ20 to produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger LZ20 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.