Pentax K-7 vs Pentax W60

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-7 vs Pentax W60, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and W60 (10MP) and the K-7 (APS-C) and W60 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-7 was announced 4 months after the W60 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the K-7 grades vs the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-7 and Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-7 enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Pentax K-7 vs Pentax W60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the K-7 against the W60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-7 and W60 is 60 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-7 and W60.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-7 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-7 will show more detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.