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Pentax VS20 vs Pentax W60

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Pentax Optio VS20 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Revealed July 2009
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Pentax VS20 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax VS20 vs Pentax W60, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VS20 was launched 2 years after the W60 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the VS20 grades vs the W60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Pentax W60

 VS20 W60 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 32 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax VS20

 W60 VS20 

Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Pentax W60

 VS20 W60 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax VS20 provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Pentax VS20 vs Pentax W60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the VS20 compared to the W60.

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and W60 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VS20 and W60.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax VS20 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger VS20 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax VS20 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax VS20
Street photography with Pentax W60
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (235 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax VS20 Sports photography info
Pentax W60 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
23
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax VS20 Travel photography info
Pentax W60 Travel photography info
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lighter than competitors (235g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax VS20 Landscape photography advice
Pentax W60 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax VS20 Vlogging details
Pentax W60 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (235 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Pentax VS20 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax VS20 and Pentax W60
 Pentax Optio VS20Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio VS20 Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-25 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 3 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235g (0.52 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 D-LI122 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $106 $300