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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax W60

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67
Pentax K-5 II front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-5
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
  • Introduced July 2009
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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax W60 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax W60, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the K-5 II (16MP) and W60 (10MP) and the K-5 II (APS-C) and W60 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-5 II was revealed 3 years after the W60 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the K-5 II grades against the W60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Pentax W60

 K-5 II W60 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2009More modern by 48 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax K-5 II

 W60 K-5 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax W60

 K-5 II W60 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 II has physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax W60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the K-5 II against the W60.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 II and W60 is 60 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 II and W60.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-5 II using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-5 II will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger K-5 II will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography details
Pentax W60 Portrait photography details
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Street photography info
Pentax W60 Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 II as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
23
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Travel photography features
Pentax W60 Travel photography features
65
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
36
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-5 II
Vlogging with Pentax W60
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 II and Pentax W60
 Pentax K-5 IIPentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-5 II Pentax Optio W60
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-04 2009-07-01
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760g (1.68 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1235 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI78
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $830 $300