Pentax W60 vs Samsung EX2F

Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax W60 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very close but the W60 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The W60 was released 4 years before the EX2F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the W60 scores against the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax W60 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the W60 compared to the EX2F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W60 and EX2F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The W60 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung EX2F will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older W60 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.