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Nikon S30 vs Pentax W60

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S30 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 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
  • Launched July 2009
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Nikon S30 vs Pentax W60 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon S30 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty similar but the S30 (1/3") and W60 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The S30 was unveiled 2 years later than the W60 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S30 scores against the W60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Pentax W60

 S30 W60 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 32 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Nikon S30

 W60 S30 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Pentax W60

 S30 W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S30 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S30 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S30 vs the W60.

Nikon S30 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and W60 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S30 and W60.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The S30 includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The fresher S30 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S30 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W60 Portrait photography highlights
25
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography advice
Pentax W60 Street photography advice
51
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (214g)
54
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography info
Pentax W60 Sports photography info
29
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
23
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W60 Travel photography highlights
52
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (214 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W60 Landscape photography factors
26
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W60 Vlogging highlights
23
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (214 grams)
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S30 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Pentax W60
 Nikon Coolpix S30Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S30 Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 240 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI78
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $300