Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL820
94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
28
Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL820 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
- Launched July 2009
(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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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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W60 and Samsung SL820. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax W60 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
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 dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Pentax W60 and Samsung SL820
| W60 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same 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).
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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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W60 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Pentax Optio W60 | Samsung 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 |