Pentax W60 vs Sony G3
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Pentax W60 vs Sony G3 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
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
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The following is a detailed overview of the Pentax W60 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe W60 was announced 6 months after the G3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the W60 scores vs the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Pentax W60 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Sony G3
| W60 | G3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Pentax W60
| G3 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.5" | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") | |
| Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax W60 and Sony G3
| W60 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2009 | January 2009 | Same age | |
| Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Pentax W60 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax W60 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the W60 compared to the G3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Pentax W60 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W60 and G3.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Pentax W60 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Pentax Optio W60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio W60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-07-01 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | D-LI78 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $300 | $200 |