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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax W60

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
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Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A2
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 X-A1 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax W60, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and W60 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was launched 4 years later than the W60 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up versus the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Pentax W60

 Fujifilm X-A1 W60 
LaunchedNovember 2013July 2009More recent by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 W60 Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Pentax W60

 Fujifilm X-A1 W60 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax W60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the W60.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and W60 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and W60.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A1 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Street photography with Pentax W60
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography info
Pentax W60 Travel photography info
66
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging advice
Pentax W60 Vlogging advice
31
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Pentax W60
 Fujifilm X-A1Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Pentax Optio W60
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-30 2009-07-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 200 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 life 350 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $329 $300