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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax W60

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
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
  • Announced July 2009
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax W60

 SP-600 UZ W60 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009Newer by 8 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 W60 SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax W60

 SP-600 UZ W60 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax W60 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Street photography with Pentax W60
36
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Sports photography with Pentax W60
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
23
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging features
Pentax W60 Vlogging features
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quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax W60
 Olympus SP-600 UZPentax Optio W60
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