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Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB750 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 WB750
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Samsung WB750

 W60 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Pentax W60

 WB750 W60 
LaunchedSeptember 2011July 2009More modern by 26 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Samsung WB750

 W60 WB750 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

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

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography info
26
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (13MP)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax W60 Street photography details
Samsung WB750 Street photography details
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB750 Sports photography factors
23
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W60 Travel photography details
Samsung WB750 Travel photography details
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Samsung WB750
 Pentax Optio W60Samsung WB750
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