Canon 160 vs Pentax W60

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 160 and Pentax W60, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and W60 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 160 was launched 5 years after the W60 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 160 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the 160 matches up against the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 & Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 160 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 160 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 160 and the W60.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 160 and W60 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and W60.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 160 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern 160 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.