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Nikon S8100 vs Pentax W60

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S8100 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Pentax W60

 S8100 W60 
LaunchedSeptember 2010July 2009More modern by 15 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Nikon S8100

 W60 S8100 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Pentax W60

 S8100 W60 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S8100 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography details
Pentax W60 Portrait photography details
26
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography details
Pentax W60 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W60 Sports photography highlights
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography info
Pentax W60 Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8100
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
32
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Nikon S8100 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Pentax W60
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Pentax Optio W60
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