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Pentax W60 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Pentax W60 vs Samsung DV300F 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax W60 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W60 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the DV300F and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the W60 matches up vs the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Samsung DV300F

 W60 DV300F 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Pentax W60

 DV300F W60 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Samsung DV300F

 W60 DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Pentax W60 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax W60 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the W60 versus the DV300F.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W60 and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Pentax W60 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W60 and DV300F.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to offer more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older W60 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax W60
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 Sports photography info
Samsung DV300F Sports photography info
23
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W60 Travel photography information
Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
64
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
36
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W60 Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Samsung DV300F
 Pentax Optio W60Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio W60 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2012-01-02
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
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
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $200