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Pentax W60 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Pentax W60 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

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
  • Released July 2009
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Pentax W60 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax W60 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W60 was revealed 5 months after the CX1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the W60 matches up versus the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Ricoh CX1

 W60 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Pentax W60

 CX1 W60 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Ricoh CX1

 W60 CX1 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax W60 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax W60 features external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Pentax W60 versus Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the W60 and the CX1.

Pentax W60 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W60 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W60 and CX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax W60 to give you extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Pentax W60 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
23
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax W60
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
64
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low MP (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
36
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax W60
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Pentax W60 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Ricoh CX1
 Pentax Optio W60Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio W60 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI78 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $299