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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax W60

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Launched July 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax W60 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic XS1 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was released 3 years later than the W60 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the XS1 matches up against the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax W60

 XS1 W60 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 43 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic XS1

 W60 XS1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax W60

 XS1 W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic XS1 versus Pentax W60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the XS1 vs the W60.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and W60 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and W60.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher XS1 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W60 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography factors
Pentax W60 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography features
Pentax W60 Sports photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
23
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
Travel photography with Pentax W60
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W60 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax Optio W60
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 grams (0.23 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $300