Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax W60

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax W60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 8 months later than the W60 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-800 UZ grades vs the W60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides outside 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 measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax W60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the W60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and W60 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and W60.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SP-800 UZ will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.