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Canon G15 vs Pentax W60

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon G15 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Superseded the Canon G12
  • Updated by Canon G16
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Pentax W60

 G15 W60 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012July 2009Newer by 40 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon G15

 W60 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Pentax W60

 G15 W60 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon G15 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and W60 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G15 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography info
Pentax W60 Portrait photography info
48
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography details
Pentax W60 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (352g)
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G15
Sports photography with Pentax W60
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (350 shots)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography advice
Pentax W60 Travel photography advice
61
great battery life (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (352 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
64
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography features
Pentax W60 Landscape photography features
55
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (350 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (352 grams)
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon G15 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Pentax W60
 Canon PowerShot G15Pentax Optio W60
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