Nikon P300 vs Pentax W60

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon P300 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P300 was brought out 24 months after the W60 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P300 scores vs the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 has external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the P300 vs the W60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and W60.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P300 to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer P300 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.