Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB850F
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB850F 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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2012

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Pentax W60 and Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The W60 was revealed 3 years before the WB850F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the W60 grades versus the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W60 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are available at Pentax W60 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Samsung WB850F
W60 | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Pentax W60
WB850F | W60 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax W60 and Samsung WB850F
W60 | WB850F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax W60 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Pentax W60 and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the W60 vs the WB850F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W60 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W60 and WB850F.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB850F to produce more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged W60 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax W60 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Pentax Optio W60 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio W60 | Samsung WB850F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
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) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lbs) | 250g (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" 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, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $300 | $599 |