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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W60

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 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
  • Launched July 2009
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 2 months later than the W60 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Pentax W60

 EX-Z450 W60 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Casio EX-Z450

 W60 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax W60

 EX-Z450 W60 
LaunchedAugust 2009July 2009Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z450 versus Pentax W60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 and the W60.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and W60 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and W60.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-Z450 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
Pentax W60 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
Pentax W60 Street photography details
55
lighter than others (128 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Pentax W60
62
lighter than others (128g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
64
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W60 Landscape photography factors
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging factors
Pentax W60 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax W60
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 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 surface 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 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" 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-40 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $229 $300