Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax W60
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Announced February 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
- Announced July 2009
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax W60 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax W60, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-600 UZ was released 8 months after the W60 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax W60
SP-600 UZ | W60 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | July 2009 | Newer by 8 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
W60 | SP-600 UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax W60
SP-600 UZ | W60 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax W60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the W60.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and W60 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and W60.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-600 UZ to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SP-600 UZ will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Pentax Optio W60 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 pounds) | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | - | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $189 | $300 |