Nikon S9700 vs Pentax W60

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S9700 and Pentax W60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was manufactured 4 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S9700 scores against the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9700 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9700 and Pentax W60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S9700 versus the W60.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and W60 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S9700 and W60.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9700 to show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger S9700 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.