Nikon S6000 vs Pentax W60

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon S6000 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was brought out 8 months later than the W60 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the S6000 scores against the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S6000 versus the W60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and W60.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6000 to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger S6000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.