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Pentax W60 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Pentax W60 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Released July 2009
Samsung ST80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Samsung ST80

 W60 ST80 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Pentax W60

 ST80 W60 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Samsung ST80

 W60 ST80 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and ST80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography information
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax W60 Street photography advice
Samsung ST80 Street photography advice
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST80 Sports photography advice
23
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W60 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Travel photography highlights
64
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
includes touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax W60
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Samsung ST80
 Pentax Optio W60Samsung ST80
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