Pentax W60 vs Samsung ST80
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung ST80 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
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
Pentax W60 vs Samsung ST80 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax W60 vs Samsung ST80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The W60 was brought out 6 months prior to the ST80 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the W60 grades against the ST80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax W60 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W60 and Samsung ST80. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax W60 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Samsung ST80
W60 | ST80 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Pentax W60
ST80 | W60 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax W60 and Samsung ST80
W60 | ST80 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Pentax W60 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax W60 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax W60 vs Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the W60 versus the ST80.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and ST80 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Pentax W60 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W60 and ST80.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST80 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Pentax Optio W60 | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio W60 | Samsung ST80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-07-01 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 118g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $300 | $249 |