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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W60

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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
  • Revealed July 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax W60, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was introduced 5 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ10 grades against the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax W60

 SZ10 W60 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2009Fresher by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic SZ10

 W60 SZ10 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax W60

 SZ10 W60 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ10 compared to the W60.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and W60.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SZ10 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
Street photography with Pentax W60
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
Pentax W60 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
23
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography details
Pentax W60 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (177g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography features
Pentax W60 Landscape photography features
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging details
Pentax W60 Vlogging details
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.4 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $300