Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax W60

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was announced 4 months prior to the W60 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A100 & Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm A100 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the W60.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and W60.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account.