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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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
  • Released July 2009
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W60, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was unveiled 2 years after the W60 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the TS20 matches up vs the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax W60

 TS20 W60 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 32 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic TS20

 W60 TS20 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax W60

 TS20 W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TS20 and the W60.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and W60.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to offer extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TS20 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography info
Pentax W60 Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than average (142g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
Pentax W60 Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography features
Pentax W60 Travel photography features
70
lighter than average (142 grams)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
41
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
Pentax W60 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax Optio W60
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-31 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 250 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $179 $300