Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax W60

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax W60, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was unveiled 5 years after the W60 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-860 scores versus the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax W60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-860 versus the W60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and W60.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-860 to show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.