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Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W60 was launched 6 months later than the SL102 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the W60 grades versus the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Samsung SL102

 W60 SL102 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Pentax W60

 SL102 W60 

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Samsung SL102

 W60 SL102 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax W60 comes with external measurements 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 SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the W60 compared to the SL102.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the W60 and SL102 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the W60 and SL102.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
24
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax W60
Street photography with Samsung SL102
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
23
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W60 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
64
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W60 Vlogging information
Samsung SL102 Vlogging information
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Samsung SL102
 Pentax Optio W60Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio W60 Samsung SL102
Also Known as - ES55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $130