Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W60

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.