Casio EX-100 vs Pentax W60

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-100 and Pentax W60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and W60 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 4 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-100 grades vs the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 comes with external measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-100 and Pentax W60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 vs the W60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and W60 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and W60.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-100 will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.