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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W60

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 5 months before the W60 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the W60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Pentax W60

 EX-FC100 W60 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Casio EX-FC100

 W60 EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax W60

 EX-FC100 W60 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 and the W60.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and W60.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax W60 to result in greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W60 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography highlights
Pentax W60 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Pentax W60
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
23
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Pentax W60 Landscape photography info
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Pentax W60
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax W60
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $300