Nikon S8100 vs Pentax W60
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Nikon S8100 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Revealed September 2010
(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
Nikon S8100 vs Pentax W60 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S8100 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe S8100 was announced 15 months after the W60 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S8100 scores versus the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S8100 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Pentax W60
S8100 | W60 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | July 2009 | More modern by 15 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Nikon S8100
W60 | S8100 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Pentax W60
S8100 | W60 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Nikon S8100 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S8100 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S8100 and Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S8100 vs the W60.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S8100 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and W60.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S8100 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer S8100 provides an edge in sensor technology.
Nikon S8100 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S8100 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-09-08 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 180g (0.40 lbs) | 165g (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 220 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $299 | $300 |