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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W60

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS4
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
  • Revealed July 2009
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W60 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W60, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was released 2 years after the W60 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS3 matches up against the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax W60

 TS3 W60 
RevealedAugust 2011July 2009Newer by 26 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic TS3

 W60 TS3 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax W60

 TS3 W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS3 compared to the W60.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and W60.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS3 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent TS3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography information
Pentax W60 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W60 Sports photography highlights
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography details
Pentax W60 Travel photography details
63
good battery pack (310 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography info
Pentax W60 Landscape photography info
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging information
Pentax W60 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Pentax Optio W60
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 gr (0.43 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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 310 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $380 $300