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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W60

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Launched September 2010
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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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W60 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-H20G versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 15 months after the W60 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Pentax W60

 EX-H20G W60 
ReleasedSeptember 2010July 2009More modern by 15 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Casio EX-H20G

 W60 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Pentax W60

 EX-H20G W60 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G has physical dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the W60.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and W60.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-H20G to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer EX-H20G is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
35
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
Pentax W60 Street photography info
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Pentax W60 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography features
Pentax W60 Travel photography features
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
Pentax W60 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
weather proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
25
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Pentax W60
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-90 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $300