Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB210
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W60 and Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax W60 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Samsung WB210
W60 | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Pentax W60
WB210 | W60 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax W60 and Samsung WB210
W60 | WB210 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Pentax Optio W60 | Samsung WB210 | |
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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 |