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Pentax W60 vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax W60 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Pentax W60 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax W60 vs Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W60 was brought out 5 years before the TF1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the W60 scores against the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Sony TF1

 W60 TF1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Pentax W60

 TF1 W60 
RevealedJune 2013July 2009Newer by 48 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Sony TF1

 W60 TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Pentax W60 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax W60 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the W60 and the TF1.

Pentax W60 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the W60 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W60 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W60 and TF1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W60 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax W60 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax W60 Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than average (152g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 Sports photography info
Sony TF1 Sports photography info
23
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W60 Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (152g)
weather proof
supports focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax W60
Vlogging with Sony TF1
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (152 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Pentax W60 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Sony TF1
 Pentax Optio W60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio W60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-01 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI78 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $266