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Nikon L22 vs Pentax W60

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Nikon L22 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2010
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
  • Released July 2009
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Nikon L22 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L22 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was announced 8 months after the W60 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L22 scores versus the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Pentax W60

 L22 W60 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2009Newer by 8 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Nikon L22

 W60 L22 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Pentax W60

 L22 W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the L22 versus the W60.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and W60.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon L22 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent L22 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography information
Pentax W60 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography features
Pentax W60 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
27
screen size is decent (3")
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
35
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Pentax W60
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon L22 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Pentax W60
 Nikon Coolpix L22Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI78
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $300