Nikon L810 vs Pentax W60

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon L810 and Pentax W60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured 2 years later than the W60 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L810 scores vs the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the L810 against the W60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and W60 is 74 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and W60.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L810 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher L810 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.