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Canon G9 X vs Pentax W60

Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
63
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon G9 X vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon G9 X II
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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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Canon G9 X vs Pentax W60 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon G9 X and Pentax W60, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and W60 (10MP) and the G9 X (1") and W60 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was unveiled 6 years later than the W60 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G9 X matches up vs the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Pentax W60

 G9 X W60 
ReleasedOctober 2015July 2009Fresher by 77 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon G9 X

 W60 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Pentax W60

 G9 X W60 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X and Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G9 X compared to the W60.

Canon G9 X vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and W60.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X will resolve greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern G9 X should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W60 Portrait photography highlights
63
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X
Street photography with Pentax W60
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (209g)
screen is fixed
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography advice
Pentax W60 Sports photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
23
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography info
Pentax W60 Travel photography info
77
lighter than competition (209 grams)
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography features
Pentax W60 Landscape photography features
69
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
39
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (209g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Canon G9 X vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Pentax W60
 Canon PowerShot G9 XPentax Optio W60
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Pentax Optio W60
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-10-12 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 gr (0.46 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $300