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Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W60 was brought out 24 months prior to the WB210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the W60 grades versus the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Samsung WB210

 W60 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Pentax W60

 WB210 W60 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Samsung WB210

 W60 WB210 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax W60 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the W60 against the WB210.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W60 and WB210.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB210 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older W60 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax W60
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
26
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax W60 Street photography factors
Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
54
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no 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
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W60 Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
64
weather proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax W60
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
36
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W60 Vlogging info
Samsung WB210 Vlogging info
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Samsung WB210
 Pentax Optio W60Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio W60 Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-01 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 174 gr (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI78 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $279