Pentax W60 vs Sony S2000

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Pentax W60 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W60 was introduced 6 months earlier than the S2000 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the W60 matches up vs the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax W60 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax W60 has outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the W60 and the S2000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the W60 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W60 and S2000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you should always factor the age of the products into consideration.