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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W60

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
Pentax W60
(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
  • Revealed July 2009
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 2 years later than the W60 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Pentax W60

 EX-ZR300 W60 
RevealedMay 2012July 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 W60 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax W60

 EX-ZR300 W60 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the W60.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and W60.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
Pentax W60 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Pentax W60 Sports photography advice
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (500 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
23
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Pentax W60
71
good battery (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W60 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax W60
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-22 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 165 gr (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 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 life 500 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $329 $300