Pentax W60 vs Samsung NX2000

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax W60 and Samsung NX2000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the W60 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The W60 was manufactured 5 years prior to the NX2000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the W60 matches up versus the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W60 and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are available at Pentax W60 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W60 comes with outer measurements 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 NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Pentax W60 and Samsung NX2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the W60 compared to the NX2000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W60 and NX2000 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W60 and NX2000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The W60 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX2000 will produce greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W60 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.