Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W60
94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
28
Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 7000
(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
- Introduced July 2009
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Lets look closer at the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 7000 was released 5 months earlier than the W60 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the 7000 scores versus the W60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax W60
| 7000 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus 7000
| W60 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax W60
| 7000 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2009 |  | July 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 features external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 7000 versus the W60.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and W60.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus 7000 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7000 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Alternate name | mju 7000 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-07-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 50 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 172 grams (0.38 lb) | 165 grams (0.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $280 | $300 |