Canon G7 X MII vs Pentax W60
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Canon G7 X MII vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
- Launched February 2016
- Succeeded the Canon G7 X
- Newer Model is Canon G7 X MIII
(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
- Revealed July 2009
Canon G7 X MII vs Pentax W60 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon G7 X MII and Pentax W60, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and W60 (10MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and W60 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe G7 X MII was released 6 years later than the W60 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G7 X MII grades against the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon G7 X MII vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II & Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MII Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Pentax W60
G7 X MII | W60 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | July 2009 | Fresher by 81 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon G7 X MII
W60 | G7 X MII |
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Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Pentax W60
G7 X MII | W60 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Canon G7 X MII vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MII enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) while 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).
Analyze the Canon G7 X MII and Pentax W60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G7 X MII and the W60.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and W60 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Canon G7 X MII vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MII and W60.
Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MII featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G7 X MII will give extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer G7 X MII is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon G7 X MII vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | Pentax Optio W60 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-02-18 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 319 gr (0.70 lb) | 165 gr (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 265 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-13L | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $699 | $300 |