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Nikon P90 vs Pentax W60

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon P90 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Nikon P90
(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
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 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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Pentax W60

 P90 W60 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Nikon P90

 W60 P90 

Common features in the Nikon P90 and Pentax W60

 P90 W60 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009July 2009Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P90 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P90 and W60 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P90 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P90 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Nikon P90 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P90 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P90
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
55
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P90 Sports photography advice
Pentax W60 Sports photography advice
37
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P90 Landscape photography information
Pentax W60 Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P90 Vlogging factors
Pentax W60 Vlogging factors
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon P90 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P90 and Pentax W60
 Nikon Coolpix P90Pentax Optio W60
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