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Nikon P330 vs Pentax W60

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon P330 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon P310
  • Renewed by Nikon P340
Pentax W60
(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
  • Announced July 2009
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Nikon P330 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon P330 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very comparable but the P330 (1/1.7") and W60 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was unveiled 3 years after the W60 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the P330 scores vs the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Pentax W60

 P330 W60 
AnnouncedMarch 2013July 2009Newer by 45 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Nikon P330

 W60 P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Pentax W60

 P330 W60 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon P330 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the P330 versus the W60.

Nikon P330 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and W60.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P330 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon P330 will provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher P330 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P330 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography info
Pentax W60 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography factors
Pentax W60 Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
23
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography advice
Pentax W60 Travel photography advice
61
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon P330 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Pentax W60
 Nikon Coolpix P330Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio W60
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-04 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $300