Canon S95 vs Pentax W60

Below, we are evaluating the Canon S95 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the S95 (1/1.7") and W60 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was manufactured 17 months after the W60 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S95 scores versus the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S95 & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S95 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Canon S95 and Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S95 compared to the W60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and W60.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The S95 has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer S95 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.