Olympus 7040 vs Pentax W60

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 7040 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was revealed 7 months later than the W60 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 7040 grades against the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 7040 versus the W60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and W60.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus 7040 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 7040 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.