Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax W60

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and W60 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was unveiled 3 years after the W60 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the XZ-2 iHS grades versus the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS offers outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Pentax W60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the W60.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and W60 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and W60.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.