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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm JX500 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 2 years after the W60 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up against the W60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Pentax W60

 Fujifilm JX500 W60 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Fujifilm JX500

 W60 Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax W60

 Fujifilm JX500 W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX500 versus Pentax W60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the W60.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and W60.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JX500 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography features
Pentax W60 Street photography features
55
lighter than average (113g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
31
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (113 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W60 Landscape photography factors
33
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging features
Pentax W60 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax W60
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 model NP-45A D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $90 $300