Pentax W60 vs Sony NEX-5T

Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax W60 vs Sony NEX-5T, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the W60 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The W60 was introduced 5 years earlier than the NEX-5T and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the W60 scores versus the NEX-5T in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W60 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are available at Pentax W60 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax W60 features outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the W60 and the NEX-5T.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and NEX-5T is 94 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W60 and NEX-5T.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The W60 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-5T will give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older W60 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.