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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax W60

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced March 2011
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax W60 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax W60, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was announced 21 months after the W60 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Pentax W60

 SZ-30MR W60 
IntroducedMarch 2011July 2009Newer by 21 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 W60 SZ-30MR 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax W60

 SZ-30MR W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR features external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax W60 in the latest 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 choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the W60.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and W60 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and W60.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to resolve more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SZ-30MR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Street photography with Pentax W60
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography details
Pentax W60 Sports photography details
41
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography advice
Pentax W60 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging factors
Pentax W60 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax W60
 Olympus SZ-30MRPentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SZ-30MR Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-03-02 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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)
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $279 $300