Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W60
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
- Launched January 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
- Updated by Panasonic LZ40
(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
- Introduced July 2009
Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W60 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax W60, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe LZ30 was introduced 3 years after the W60 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the LZ30 grades vs the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 & Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Pentax W60
LZ30 | W60 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2009 | Newer by 43 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic LZ30
W60 | LZ30 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax W60
LZ30 | W60 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ30 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax W60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the LZ30 compared to the W60.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and W60 is 66 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ30 and W60.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent LZ30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 | 552g (1.22 lbs) | 165g (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $230 | $300 |