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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax W60

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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 F500 EXR vs Pentax W60 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Pentax W60, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and W60 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and W60 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 19 months after the W60 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the W60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Pentax W60

 Fujifilm F500 EXR W60 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 W60 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Pentax W60

 Fujifilm F500 EXR W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by 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") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Pentax W60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the W60.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and W60.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F500 EXR will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography factors
Pentax W60 Portrait photography factors
31
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography information
Pentax W60 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography features
Pentax W60 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography details
Pentax W60 Landscape photography details
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging factors
Pentax W60 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Pentax W60
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPentax Optio W60
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $430 $300