Pentax W60 vs Sony HX5
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Pentax W60 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
Photography Glossary Pentax W60 vs Sony HX5 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Pentax W60 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very close but the W60 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe W60 was introduced 11 months earlier than the HX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the W60 grades versus the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Sony HX5
| W60 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Pentax W60
| HX5 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Pentax W60 and Sony HX5
| W60 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Pentax W60 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W60 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Pentax W60 and Sony HX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the W60 versus the HX5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Pentax W60 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W60 and HX5.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same MP but different sensor measurements. The W60 provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The older W60 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax W60 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Pentax Optio W60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio W60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-07-01 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $300 | $275 |
