Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W60
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
29
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
29
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
28
94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
28
Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced July 2009
Photography Glossary Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W60 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Pentax W60
| EX-Z280 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Casio EX-Z280
| W60 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Pentax W60
| EX-Z280 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2009 |  | July 2009 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z280 and Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the W60.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and W60 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and W60.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z280 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Pentax W60 Portrait photography advice
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
lighter than average (133g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography info
Pentax W60 Sports photography info
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than average (133g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
weather sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Pentax |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-08-31 | 2009-07-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 50 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133g (0.29 lbs) | 165g (0.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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-80 | D-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $180 | $300 |
