Canon S120 vs Pentax W60

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon S120 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and W60 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S120 was unveiled 4 years after the W60 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S120 grades versus the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 & Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon S120 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S120 and the W60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S120 and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and W60.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S120 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon S120 will produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer S120 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.