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Pentax K-r vs Pentax W60

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Pentax K-r front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax K-r vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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
  • Announced July 2009
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax W60 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax W60

 K-r W60 
AnnouncedMarch 2011July 2009More recent by 21 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax K-r

 W60 K-r 

Common features in the Pentax K-r and Pentax W60

 K-r W60 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax K-r vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax W60 size comparison

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

Pentax K-r vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-r vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-r vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-r
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
63
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-r Street photography info
Pentax W60 Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-r Sports photography info
Pentax W60 Sports photography info
55
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
low battery power (470 per charge)
23
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-r Travel photography highlights
Pentax W60 Travel photography highlights
47
flash built-in
low battery power (470 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-r as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
65
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery power (470 CIPA)
36
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-r Vlogging advice
Pentax W60 Vlogging advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-r and Pentax W60
 Pentax K-rPentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-r Pentax Optio W60
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-03-11 2009-07-01
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 50
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect 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)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 598 gr (1.32 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 755 not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109,4 x AA D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,100 $300