Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W60
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2012
(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
- Launched July 2009
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Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ5 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ5 was released 3 years after the W60 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ5 scores against the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 & Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Pentax W60
| SZ5 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2012 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 38 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic SZ5
| W60 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax W60
| SZ5 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ5 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ5 vs the W60.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ5 and W60.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ5 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SZ5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-07-18 | 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 | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 136g (0.30 pounds) | 165g (0.36 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | 250 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | D-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $195 | $300 |