Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB750
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB750 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)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched September 2011

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB750 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB750, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The W60 was announced 3 years earlier than the WB750 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the W60 grades versus the WB750 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W60 and Samsung WB750. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax W60 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Samsung WB750
W60 | WB750 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Pentax W60
WB750 | W60 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 26 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax W60 and Samsung WB750
W60 | WB750 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W60 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB750 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the W60 compared to the WB750.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and WB750 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W60 and WB750.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB750 to render extra detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged W60 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Pentax Optio W60 | Samsung WB750 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio W60 | Samsung WB750 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-07-01 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4096 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $300 | $339 |