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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W60

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(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
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
  • Revealed July 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax W60

 EX-H30 W60 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Casio EX-H30

 W60 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax W60

 EX-H30 W60 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
38
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Pentax W60 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W60 Sports photography highlights
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Pentax W60 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Pentax W60 Vlogging info
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Pentax W60
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Pentax Optio W60
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