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Pentax Optio W60

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User ratings:
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4.4 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
25 %
3 stars
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2 stars
12 %
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Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
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Pros

  • Waterproof Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom
  • Noise control is fine
  • and tone and colour rendition is

Cons

  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Does the Pentax W60 have Weather Sealing
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3648, 2736 px
  • 5.5
  • Spotus
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Pentax Optio W60 - Pros & Cons

Pentax Optio W60

Pros

  • Waterproof Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom
  • Noise control is fine
  • and tone and colour rendition is
  • color
  • well-controlled noise suppression
  • its corners
  • it still works just fine
  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries
  • Fine balance of feature set and price

Cons

  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Does the Pentax W60 have Weather Sealing
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • It doesnt't have a built-in microphone or speaker
  • Tired Menu icons a bit cartoonish
  • forgoes any form of optical viewfinder
  • the new lens is just a little less bright than on the previous camera
  • it lacks an optical viewfinder
  • a bit on the cool side
  • Higher than average pincushion distortion

Pentax Optio W60 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3648 x 2736 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Pentax Optio W60 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors10.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution3648 x 2736 px
Other resolutions
  • 3648x2052
  • 3072x2304
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom5.7 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture5.5
Focal length equiv28 - 140
Focus adjustmentAuto
AutofocusSpotus
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points9
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.9
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive1.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • self-portrait
  • Sports
  • Underwater
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight5.11 oz
Width3.86 in
Height2.19 in
Depth0.96 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)200
Battery life (max)3.2 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
Orientation sensorno
Image editing modesRotating
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Image
ISOAuto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum50
ISO maximum6400
White balance presets3
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Manual
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Viewfinder magnification10.0 x
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsAVI
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Motion JPEG frame rate15.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • Pink
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Internal storage36.4 mB
Compatible memory cardsSDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes

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Pentax Optio W60 Pentax - Editorial Reviews (16)

3.8
Based on 16 reviews
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Published: 04.12.2008
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Published: 22.05.2008
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4.5

Pentax W60 review, find out how the W60 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Pentax Optio W60 'Waterproof' Camera Group Test (Q2 2009)
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Published: 01.07.2009
'Waterproof' Camera Group Test (Q2 2009)

It's summer in the northern hemisphere, and as the weather heats up, many readers will be heading to the nearest beach or river bank to cool down and relax. In these situations it's nice to have a camera that you don't have to worry about getting wet, and can maybe even take into the water with you. Manufacturers have offered underwater housings for compact cameras (as well as DSLRs) for some time, but with the high price and significant extra bulk of these accessories, a more compact and sometimes cheaper option could be a waterproof or water resistant camera.

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3.8

A compact sports camera that is rugged, waterproof and easy to use.

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Published: 15.08.2008
Pentax Optio W60
4.5

We test Pentax's latest waterproof compact camera.

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Pentax Optio W60 Pentax W60 Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 01.07.2009
Pentax W60 Review | Camera Decision
1.5

Pentax W60 is a 10.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 lens. Read our W60 review to find its pros and cons.

Pentax Optio W60 Review: Pentax Optio W60
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Published: 29.05.2008
Review: Pentax Optio W60
4.0

Pentax Optio W60 8/10 Learn How We Rate Wired Built for abuse, it’s nearly indestructible. Button layout easy to operate, even underwater. Image quality is very pleasing. Fine balance of feature set and price. Tired Menu icons a bit cartoonish. LCD could be brighter. Buy It Now | Pentax How We Rate 1/10A complete failure in […]

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Published: 07.10.2008
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4.3

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Published: 01.07.2009
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Steve's Conclusion Pentax's new waterproof model, the Optio W60, features a 10-megapixel imaging sensor, 28mm wide 5x internal optical zoom lens, 2.5

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Published: 25.02.2009
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