Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax W60

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and W60 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was released 2 months later than the W60 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX120 IS scores versus the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS has physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX120 IS versus the W60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and W60 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and W60.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier.