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Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W60

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX520 HS
Pentax W60
(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
  • Released July 2009
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Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W60, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was unveiled 4 years after the W60 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX510 HS scores versus the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Pentax W60

 SX510 HS W60 
ReleasedAugust 2013July 2009More modern by 51 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon SX510 HS

 W60 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Pentax W60

 SX510 HS W60 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS features physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has proportions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS versus the W60.

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and W60 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and W60.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX510 HS to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography factors
Pentax W60 Portrait photography factors
34
focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography advice
Pentax W60 Street photography advice
50
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography features
Pentax W60 Sports photography features
36
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography highlights
Pentax W60 Travel photography highlights
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (250 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography details
Pentax W60 Landscape photography details
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging information
Pentax W60 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Pentax W60
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSPentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Pentax Optio W60
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-22 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 grams (0.77 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $300