Nikon AW110 vs Pentax W60

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon AW110 vs Pentax W60, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was introduced 4 years later than the W60 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the AW110 scores versus the W60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW110 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the AW110 compared to the W60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and W60.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon AW110 to give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern AW110 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.