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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax W60

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41
Olympus XZ-1 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Announced July 2009
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus XZ-1 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very similar but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and W60 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-1 was manufactured 20 months after the W60 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the XZ-1 grades versus the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Pentax W60

 XZ-1 W60 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 20 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus XZ-1

 W60 XZ-1 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax W60

 XZ-1 W60 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-1 has physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has sizing 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 XZ-1 versus Pentax W60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the XZ-1 against the W60.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and W60 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-1 and W60.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The XZ-1 provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The fresher XZ-1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography advice
Pentax W60 Portrait photography advice
45
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Street photography details
Pentax W60 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors (275 grams)
54
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus XZ-1
Sports photography with Pentax W60
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (320 CIPA)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
no phase detect AF
23
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
62
good battery power (320 per charge)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (275g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography info
Pentax W60 Landscape photography info
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (320 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging advice
Pentax W60 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (275g)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax W60
 Olympus XZ-1Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus XZ-1 Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-26 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2752 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.60 m (ISO 800) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 275 gr (0.61 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 34 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 117 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $567 $300