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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W60

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F305EXR
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
  • Launched July 2009
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W60 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W60, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and W60 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was introduced 13 months later than the W60 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the F300EXR matches up versus the W60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Pentax W60

 F300EXR W60 
LaunchedJuly 2010July 2009Fresher by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 W60 F300EXR 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax W60

 F300EXR W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR compared to the W60.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and W60.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm F300EXR will deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent F300EXR is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W60 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography advice
Pentax W60 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography info
Pentax W60 Travel photography info
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lighter than others in class (215 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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weather proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W60 Landscape photography highlights
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
Pentax W60 Vlogging info
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax W60
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Pentax Optio W60
Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-21 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 215g (0.47 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-50 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $300