Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax W60
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed January 2012
(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
- Released July 2009
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Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SZ-12 and Pentax W60, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ-12 was unveiled 2 years after the W60 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ-12 matches up vs the W60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-12 & Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Pentax W60
| SZ-12 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus SZ-12
| W60 | SZ-12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Pentax W60
| SZ-12 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 has external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-12 and Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-12 versus the W60.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and W60 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and W60.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-12 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SZ-12 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-12 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus SZ-12 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2009-07-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 226g (0.50 lb) | 165g (0.36 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photographs | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $350 | $300 |