Nikon L28 vs Pentax W60

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon L28 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and W60 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was unveiled 3 years later than the W60 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L28 scores against the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L28 vs Pentax W60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the L28 vs the W60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and W60.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to offer more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent L28 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.