Nikon L26 vs Pentax W60
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Nikon L26 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Launched July 2009

Nikon L26 vs Pentax W60 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon L26 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The L26 was revealed 2 years after the W60 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L26 matches up vs the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L26 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are available at Nikon L26 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Pentax W60
L26 | W60 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 32 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Nikon L26
W60 | L26 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon L26 and Pentax W60
L26 | W60 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon L26 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L26 and Pentax W60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the L26 and the W60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and W60.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L26 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern L26 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L26 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L26 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L26 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L26 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164g (0.36 pounds) | 165g (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" 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 life | 200 photos | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $70 | $300 |