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Nikon P7000 vs Pentax W60

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
51
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Renewed by Nikon P7100
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Nikon P7000 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Nikon P7000 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively similar but the P7000 (1/1.7") and W60 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The P7000 was released 17 months later than the W60 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P7000 matches up versus the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Pentax W60

 P7000 W60 
IntroducedNovember 2010July 2009Fresher by 17 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Nikon P7000

 W60 P7000 

Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Pentax W60

 P7000 W60 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7000 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst 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, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the P7000 versus the W60.

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and W60 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7000 and W60.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The P7000 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The younger P7000 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7000 Street photography information
Pentax W60 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (310g)
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7000 Sports photography advice
Pentax W60 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7000
Travel photography with Pentax W60
57
good battery life (350 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (310 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7000
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
35
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7000 Vlogging advice
Pentax W60 Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
includes external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (310 grams)
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon P7000 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7000 and Pentax W60
 Nikon Coolpix P7000Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7000 Pentax Optio W60
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-11-23 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 gr (0.68 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $354 $300