Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax W60

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SH-2 versus Pentax W60, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was launched 5 years after the W60 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SH-2 scores against the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-2 versus Pentax W60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-2 against the W60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and W60 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and W60.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to render more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SH-2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.