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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W60

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65
Pentax K-S1 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Replacement is Pentax K-S2
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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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Pentax K-S1 versus Pentax W60, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and W60 (10MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and W60 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-S1 was introduced 5 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the K-S1 matches up vs the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Pentax W60

 K-S1 W60 
IntroducedAugust 2014July 2009More recent by 63 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax K-S1

 W60 K-S1 

Common features in the Pentax K-S1 and Pentax W60

 K-S1 W60 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S1 enjoys physical dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-S1 versus the W60.

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K-S1 and W60 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-S1 and W60.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-S1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-S1 will produce extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern K-S1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-S1
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
26
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Street photography features
Pentax W60 Street photography features
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (558g)
good high ISO (51,200)
no articulating screen
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-S1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
69
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames per second)
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
23
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-S1
Travel photography with Pentax W60
60
lighter than competition (558 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W60 Landscape photography highlights
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Vlogging info
Pentax W60 Vlogging info
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (558 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S1 and Pentax W60
 Pentax K-S1Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-S1 Pentax Optio W60
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-08-27 2009-07-01
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime MII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.4 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual 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 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 558 grams (1.23 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1061 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 D-LI78
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $339 $300