Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB35F

On this page, we are comparing the Pentax W60 versus Samsung WB35F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W60 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WB35F which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the W60 matches up vs the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W60 & Samsung WB35F. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax W60 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax W60 features outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax W60 versus Samsung WB35F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the W60 against the WB35F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and WB35F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W60 and WB35F.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB35F to resolve more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged W60 is going to be behind in sensor tech.