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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax W60

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic ZS3 versus Pentax W60, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was revealed within a month of the W60 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ZS3 grades versus the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Pentax W60

 ZS3 W60 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic ZS3

 W60 ZS3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Pentax W60

 ZS3 W60 
LaunchedMay 2009July 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS3 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS3 versus Pentax W60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS3 and the W60.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS3 and W60.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography advice
Pentax W60 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
Sports photography with Pentax W60
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
23
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography advice
Pentax W60 Landscape photography advice
35
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS3 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Pentax Optio W60
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ7 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-14 2009-07-01
Physical type 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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 229 gr (0.50 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $300