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Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax W60

Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46
Pentax MX-1 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Launched July 2013
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
Photography Glossary

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Pentax MX-1 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Pentax. The image resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very similar but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and W60 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The MX-1 was introduced 4 years after the W60 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the MX-1 grades vs the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Pentax W60

 MX-1 W60 
IntroducedJuly 2013July 2009More modern by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax MX-1

 W60 MX-1 

Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Pentax W60

 MX-1 W60 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax MX-1 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax MX-1 versus Pentax W60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the MX-1 versus the W60.

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the MX-1 and W60 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the MX-1 and W60.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The MX-1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax MX-1 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent MX-1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax MX-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Street photography features
Pentax W60 Street photography features
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (391g)
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Sports photography features
Pentax W60 Sports photography features
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (290 shots)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
23
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax MX-1
Travel photography with Pentax W60
61
good battery pack (290 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (391g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
64
weather proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography information
Pentax W60 Landscape photography information
55
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (290 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Vlogging features
Pentax W60 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (391g)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax MX-1 and Pentax W60
 Pentax MX-1Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax MX-1 Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-07-01 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 391g (0.86 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 208 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-Li-106 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $400 $300