Canon G15 vs Pentax W60
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Canon G15 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced July 2009
Canon G15 vs Pentax W60 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Canon G15 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively close but the G15 (1/1.7") and W60 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe G15 was unveiled 3 years after the W60 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G15 grades versus the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon G15 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 & Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Pentax W60
G15 | W60 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | July 2009 | Newer by 40 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon G15
W60 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Pentax W60
G15 | W60 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon G15 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G15 has physical measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G15 vs Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G15 against the W60.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and W60 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and W60.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G15 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon G15 will result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G15 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon G15 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 352g (0.78 pounds) | 165g (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-10L | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $499 | $300 |