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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax W60

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Announced July 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-S12 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was announced 5 months prior to the W60 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-S12 scores versus the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Pentax W60

 EX-S12 W60 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Casio EX-S12

 W60 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Pentax W60

 EX-S12 W60 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009July 2009Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the W60.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and W60 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and W60.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-S12 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W60 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (111g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
Pentax W60 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Pentax W60
56
lighter than others (111g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
27
manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Pentax W60
25
lighter than others (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Pentax W60
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 111 grams (0.24 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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-60 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $119 $300