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Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Pentax W60
(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
Pentax WG-1
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax WG-1

 W60 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Pentax W60

 WG-1 W60 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2009More modern by 19 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Pentax WG-1

 W60 WG-1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography advice
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax W60 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Street photography highlights
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography advice
23
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W60 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography features
64
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography information
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W60 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging factors
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Pentax WG-1
 Pentax Optio W60Pentax Optio WG-1
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