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Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL202 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 SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W60 was unveiled 5 months later than the SL202 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the W60 scores against the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Samsung SL202

 W60 SL202 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Pentax W60

 SL202 W60 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Samsung SL202

 W60 SL202 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax W60 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the W60 versus the SL202.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W60 and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W60 and SL202.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Sports photography highlights
23
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax W60
Travel photography with Samsung SL202
64
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography features
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
decently wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
27
decently wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Samsung SL202
 Pentax Optio W60Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio W60 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2009-02-17
Body design 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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE 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 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model D-LI78 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $140