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Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Launched July 2009
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Pentax W60 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The W60 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the W60 scores against the WG-1 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 W60 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax W60

 WG-1 GPS W60 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 W60 WG-1 GPS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax W60 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Pentax W60 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the W60 against the WG-1 GPS.

Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W60 and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W60 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older W60 will be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax W60
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax W60
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
54
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography details
23
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W60 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography highlights
64
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography factors
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W60 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging details
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Pentax Optio W60Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio W60 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-01 2011-08-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI78 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $350