Canon G16 vs Pentax W60
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Canon G16 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(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
- 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
- Released November 2013
- Succeeded the Canon G15
(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
- Released July 2009
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The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G16 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and W60 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe G16 was revealed 4 years after the W60 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G16 scores versus the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Pentax W60
| G16 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2013 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 54 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon G16
| W60 | G16 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G16 and Pentax W60
| G16 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon G16 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G16 features exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G16 and the W60.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and W60 is 85 and 94 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and W60.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G16 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G16 will produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern G16 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon G16 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G16 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G16 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-11-25 | 2009-07-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 6 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 356 gr (0.78 lb) | 165 gr (0.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 230 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | D-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $499 | $300 |