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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W60

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W60 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was revealed 3 years after the W60 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the XZ-10 matches up against the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Pentax W60

 XZ-10 W60 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 44 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus XZ-10

 W60 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax W60

 XZ-10 W60 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the XZ-10 and the W60.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and W60.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus XZ-10 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern XZ-10 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography features
Pentax W60 Portrait photography features
45
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography information
Pentax W60 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (221 grams)
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W60 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography info
Pentax W60 Travel photography info
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (221g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography information
Pentax W60 Landscape photography information
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
weather sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
Vlogging with Pentax W60
35
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (221 grams)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax W60
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-30 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $428 $300