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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W60

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Announced May 2012
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
  • Released July 2009
Photography Glossary

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-01 versus Pentax W60, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) and the K-01 (APS-C) and W60 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The K-01 was brought out 2 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the K-01 scores versus the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax W60

 K-01 W60 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2009More recent by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax K-01

 W60 K-01 

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Pentax W60

 K-01 W60 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 features external measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-01 versus Pentax W60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-01 compared to the W60.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and W60 is 76 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and W60.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-01 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-01 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer K-01 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-01
Street photography with Pentax W60
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition (561g)
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (540 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-01
Travel photography with Pentax W60
65
good battery power (540 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (561g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
64
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 Landscape photography information
Pentax W60 Landscape photography information
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (540 CIPA)
36
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Pentax W60
 Pentax K-01Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-01 Pentax Optio W60
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-30 2009-07-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 561g (1.24 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $899 $300