Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax W60
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Pentax W60
| SZ8 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 55 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic SZ8
| W60 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Pentax W60
| SZ8 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2009-07-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | - |
| 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 | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | 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 range | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159g (0.35 lbs) | 165g (0.36 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | D-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $275 | $300 |