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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W60

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-6 versus Pentax W60, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was unveiled 10 years after the W60 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-6 matches up against the W60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax W60

 TG-6 W60 
AnnouncedMay 2019July 2009More modern by 121 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus TG-6

 W60 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax W60

 TG-6 W60 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has measurements 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 TG-6 versus Pentax W60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 and the W60.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and W60 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and W60.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-6 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Pentax W60
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
Sports photography with Pentax W60
47
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
23
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
Pentax W60 Travel photography features
68
good battery (340 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography features
Pentax W60 Landscape photography features
57
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
36
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging details
Pentax W60 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (253g)
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Pentax W60
 Olympus Tough TG-6Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Pentax Optio W60
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-05-22 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 gr (0.56 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI78
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $449 $300