Pentax W60 vs Samsung ST65

Below, we will be comparing the Pentax W60 versus Samsung ST65, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and ST65 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W60 was released 18 months prior to the ST65 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the W60 matches up vs the ST65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W60 and Samsung ST65. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax W60 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W60 provides external 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) whilst the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Pentax W60 versus Samsung ST65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the W60 compared to the ST65.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and ST65 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the W60 and ST65.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST65 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W60 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.