Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax W60

Lets look closer at the Olympus SH-50 and Pentax W60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was introduced 3 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SH-50 scores versus the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SH-50 and Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 offers outside measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-50 and Pentax W60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-50 and the W60.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and W60 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and W60.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer SH-50 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.