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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W60

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 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
  • Released July 2009
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax W60, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 2 years after the W60 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Pentax W60

 EX-ZR100 W60 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 W60 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax W60

 EX-ZR100 W60 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax W60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the W60.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and W60.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR100 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography advice
Pentax W60 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Pentax W60
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
Pentax W60 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition (204 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
weather sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W60 Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
weather sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
Pentax W60 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax W60
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Pentax Optio W60
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
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 - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $300