Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W60
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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
- Revealed July 2009

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W60 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax W60, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was announced 19 months later than the W60 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax W60
EX-H30 | W60 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 19 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Casio EX-H30
W60 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax W60
EX-H30 | W60 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst 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).
Compare the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 versus the W60.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and W60.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger EX-H30 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
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 | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 201 grams (0.44 lb) | 165 grams (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 ID | NP-130 | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $709 | $300 |