Nikon L26 vs Pentax W60

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.