Pentax W60 vs Sony RX10 II

In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax W60 versus Sony RX10 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the W60 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The W60 was released 7 years before the RX10 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the W60 grades vs the RX10 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are available at Pentax W60 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax W60 has exterior 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 RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Pentax W60 versus Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the W60 and the RX10 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and RX10 II is 94 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W60 and RX10 II.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The W60 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 II will show more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older W60 will be behind in sensor technology.