Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax W60

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Pentax W60, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and W60 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and W60 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was brought out 3 years after the W60 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up versus the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR provides physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Pentax W60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR against the W60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and W60 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and W60.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F900EXR will provide greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F900EXR provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.