Pentax W60 vs Sony H50

Its time to look much closer at the Pentax W60 versus Sony H50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W60 was released 6 months later than the H50 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the W60 scores versus the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Pentax W60 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax W60 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Pentax W60 versus Sony H50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the W60 against the H50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W60 and H50.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax W60 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.