Canon D20 vs Pentax W60

Following is a complete overview of the Canon D20 and Pentax W60, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D20 was released 4 years after the W60 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D20 scores vs the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D20 and Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 features external dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Canon D20 and Pentax W60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D20 compared to the W60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and W60.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon D20 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger D20 should have an edge in sensor technology.