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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W60

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Released July 2009
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1 was manufactured 19 months after the W60 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S1 matches up vs the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax W60

 S1 W60 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 19 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic S1

 W60 S1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax W60

 S1 W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax W60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1 against the W60.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and W60 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and W60.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic S1 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern S1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
Pentax W60 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Pentax W60
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
23
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
Pentax W60 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than others (117g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
Pentax W60 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Pentax Optio W60
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 -
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 240 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $269 $300