Pentax W60 vs Sony H55

Its time to look much closer at the Pentax W60 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W60 was revealed 11 months before the H55 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the W60 matches up vs the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax W60 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax W60 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Pentax W60 versus Sony H55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the W60 compared to the H55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W60 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the W60 and H55.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H55 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged W60 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.