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Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Pentax W60 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W60 was unveiled 5 months after the SL820 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the W60 matches up vs the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Samsung SL820

 W60 SL820 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Pentax W60

 SL820 W60 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Samsung SL820

 W60 SL820 
ReleasedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax W60 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Pentax W60 and Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the W60 versus the SL820.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W60 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W60 and SL820.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung SL820 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography factors
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax W60 Street photography features
Samsung SL820 Street photography features
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax W60
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
23
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography info
36
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
32
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W60 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL820 Vlogging factors
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Samsung SL820
 Pentax Optio W60Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio W60 Samsung SL820
Otherwise known as - IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2009-02-17
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.50 m
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $280