Pentax W60 vs Sony RX1

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax W60 versus Sony RX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the W60 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The W60 was brought out 4 years before the RX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the W60 scores against the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax W60 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax W60 provides 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) whilst the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Pentax W60 versus Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the W60 versus the RX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and RX1 is 94 and 79 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W60 and RX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The W60 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged W60 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.