Nikon P520 vs Pentax W60

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon P520 vs Pentax W60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P520 was announced 3 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P520 scores against the W60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P520 provides physical measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the P520 against the W60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and W60 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P520 and W60.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P520 to provide greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent P520 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.