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Pentax W60 vs Sony G3

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Pentax W60 vs Sony G3 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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony G3
(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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Pentax W60 vs Sony G3 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Sony G3

 W60 G3 

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Pentax W60

 G3 W60 
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Sony G3

 W60 G3 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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).

Check the Pentax W60 versus Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax W60 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax W60 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 Portrait photography information
Sony G3 Portrait photography information
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 Sports photography info
Sony G3 Sports photography info
23
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax W60
Travel photography with Sony G3
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 Landscape photography factors
Sony G3 Landscape photography factors
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W60 Vlogging highlights
Sony G3 Vlogging highlights
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Pentax W60 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Sony G3
 Pentax Optio W60Sony 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