Leica C vs Pentax W60

Here is a in depth comparison of the Leica C and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the C (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly similar but the C (1/1.7") and W60 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The C was unveiled 4 years later than the W60 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the C matches up against the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C and Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are provided at Leica C Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica C has outside measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the C and the W60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the C and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the C and W60.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The C using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica C will offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent C will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.