Pentax K-50 vs Pentax W60
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Superseded the Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2009

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax W60 Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Pentax K-50 versus Pentax W60, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) and the K-50 (APS-C) and W60 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The K-50 was revealed 4 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the K-50 grades vs the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-50 & Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Pentax W60
K-50 | W60 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax K-50
W60 | K-50 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Pentax W60
K-50 | W60 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-50 features outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-50 versus Pentax W60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the K-50 against the W60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and W60 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and W60.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-50 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-50 will result in greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern K-50 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Pentax K-50 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-50 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-11-27 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | PRIME M | - |
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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 51600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650 gr (1.43 lbs) | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1120 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI109 | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $610 | $300 |