Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1
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Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2011
Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax W60 versus Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe W60 was announced 19 months before the WG-1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the W60 matches up against the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W60 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax W60 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax WG-1
W60 | WG-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Pentax W60
WG-1 | W60 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | July 2009 | More modern by 19 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Pentax W60 and Pentax WG-1
W60 | WG-1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax W60 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax W60 versus Pentax WG-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the W60 compared to the WG-1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W60 and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W60 and WG-1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged W60 will be behind in sensor technology.
Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Pentax Optio W60 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax Optio W60 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-07-01 | 2011-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 260 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI78 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $300 | $350 |