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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W60

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ30
(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
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
  • Introduced July 2009
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Pentax W60

 LZ30 W60 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 43 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic LZ30

 W60 LZ30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax W60

 LZ30 W60 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and W60 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography details
Pentax W60 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
Street photography with Pentax W60
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (552g)
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
Sports photography with Pentax W60
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long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography information
Pentax W60 Travel photography information
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better than average battery power (380 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (552g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (380 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging advice
Pentax W60 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (552g)
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Pentax Optio W60
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