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Nikon S32 vs Pentax W60

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S32 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2014
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
  • Released July 2009
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Nikon S32 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Nikon S32 vs Pentax W60, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S32 (13MP) and W60 (10MP) and the S32 (1/3") and W60 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S32 was brought out 4 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S32 scores vs the W60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Pentax W60

 S32 W60 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2009More recent by 57 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Nikon S32

 W60 S32 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Pentax W60

 S32 W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S32 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S32 has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S32 compared to the W60.

Nikon S32 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and W60 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S32 and W60.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S32 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Nikon S32 will render extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger S32 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S32 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W60 Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW format
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography features
Pentax W60 Sports photography features
36
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
23
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography factors
Pentax W60 Travel photography factors
58
environment sealing
resolution is good (13MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S32
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
34
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging features
Pentax W60 Vlogging features
30
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Nikon S32 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Pentax W60
 Nikon Coolpix S32Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S32 Pentax Optio W60
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-07 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4160 x 3120 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW data
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $300