Pentax K-r vs Pentax W60

Below is a in depth comparison of the Pentax K-r vs Pentax W60, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Pentax. The resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly close but the K-r (APS-C) and W60 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The K-r was manufactured 21 months later than the W60 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the K-r scores versus the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-r & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-r Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-r provides external dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-r vs Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the K-r vs the W60.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-r and W60 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-r and W60.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-r due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-r will render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern K-r will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.