Pentax K100D S vs Pentax W60
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
- Announced June 2007
- Succeeded the Pentax K100D
- Updated by Pentax K200D
(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
Pentax K100D S vs Pentax W60 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Pentax K100D S and Pentax W60, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and W60 (10MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and W60 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe K100D S was manufactured 24 months before the W60 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the K100D S scores vs the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K100D S vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K100D Super and Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K100D S Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax W60
K100D S | W60 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax K100D S
W60 | K100D S | |||
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Announced | July 2009 | June 2007 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K100D S and Pentax W60
K100D S | W60 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 2.5" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Pentax K100D S vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K100D S has outer dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Pentax K100D S and Pentax W60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the K100D S versus the W60.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K100D S and W60 is 65 and 94 respectively.
Pentax K100D S vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K100D S and W60.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K100D S because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax W60 will offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older K100D S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Pentax K100D S vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Pentax K100D Super | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K100D Super | Pentax Optio W60 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2007-06-28 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 210 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 646 grams (1.42 pounds) | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") | 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 model | 4 x AA | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $520 | $300 |