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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax W60

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
Pentax W60
(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
  • Released July 2009
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax W60, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was manufactured 2 years after the W60 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TS4 matches up versus the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax W60

 TS4 W60 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 32 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic TS4

 W60 TS4 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax W60

 TS4 W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 features outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TS4 against the W60.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and W60.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS4 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer TS4 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W60 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography features
Pentax W60 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography details
Pentax W60 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
Pentax W60 Travel photography info
66
better than average battery power (310 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography information
Pentax W60 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging info
Pentax W60 Vlogging info
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Pentax Optio W60
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-31 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to 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
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lbs) 165 grams (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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $300