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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W60

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 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
  • Launched July 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was manufactured 5 months after the W60 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Pentax W60

 EX-FC150 W60 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Casio EX-FC150

 W60 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax W60

 EX-FC150 W60 
LaunchedNovember 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax W60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the W60.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and W60.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Pentax W60 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Pentax W60
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
64
weather proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Pentax W60
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax W60
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Pentax Optio W60
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-16 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173g (0.38 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $300