Pentax W60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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![Pentax Optio W60 front Pentax Optio W60 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-W60/Pentax-W60-front.jpg)
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Released January 2014
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax W60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The W60 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the W60 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W60 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Pentax W60 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
W60 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Pentax W60
Galaxy Camera 2 | W60 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 54 months |
Display size | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+2.3") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax W60 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
W60 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Pentax W60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax W60 features 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax W60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the W60 and the Galaxy Camera 2.
![Pentax W60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison Pentax W60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-W60-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-2-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.
![Pentax W60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison Pentax W60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-W60-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax W60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W60 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W60 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Pentax W60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison Pentax W60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-W60-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax W60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax W60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax W60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-W60-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Pentax Optio W60 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio W60 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 2014-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 4.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 283 gr (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 400 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI78 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $300 | $400 |