Nikon P90 vs Pentax W60
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Nikon P90 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Earlier Model is Nikon P80
(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
Nikon P90 vs Pentax W60 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon P90 versus Pentax W60, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe P90 was manufactured 4 months prior to the W60 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the P90 grades vs the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P90 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P90 & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P90 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Pentax W60
P90 | W60 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Nikon P90
W60 | P90 |
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Common features in the Nikon P90 and Pentax W60
P90 | W60 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | July 2009 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Nikon P90 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P90 features outer dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Nikon P90 versus Pentax W60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the P90 versus the W60.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P90 and W60 is 70 and 94 respectively.
Nikon P90 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P90 and W60.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P90 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.
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Nikon P90 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P90 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 400 gr (0.88 pounds) | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $700 | $300 |