Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax W60

Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax W60, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was released 4 years later than the W60 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ8 grades against the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ8 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ8 vs the W60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ8 and W60.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ8 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SZ8 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.