Pentax W60 vs Sony H70

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax W60 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and H70 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W60 was revealed 18 months prior to the H70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the W60 grades against the H70 with regards to 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-H70. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax W60 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax W60 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Pentax W60 and Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the W60 versus the H70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W60 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W60 and H70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H70 to render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older W60 will be behind in sensor innovation.