Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W60
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax W60
TS20 | W60 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | July 2009 | More modern by 32 months | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic TS20
W60 | TS20 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax W60
TS20 | W60 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Check out the Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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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 |