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Pentax W60 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax W60 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Pentax W60
(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
  • Introduced July 2009
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Pentax W60 vs Sony S2000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Sony S2000

 W60 S2000 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Pentax W60

 S2000 W60 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Sony S2000

 W60 S2000 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax W60 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

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.

Pentax W60 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

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

Pentax W60 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W60 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax W60 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax W60 Street photography factors
Sony S2000 Street photography factors
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W60 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
64
weather sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
36
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax W60
Vlogging with Sony S2000
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Pentax W60 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Sony S2000
 Pentax Optio W60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio W60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI78 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $225