Pentax K-r vs Pentax W60
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Pentax K-r vs Pentax W60 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax W60
K-r | W60 | |||
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Announced | March 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 21 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax K-r
W60 | K-r |
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Common features in the Pentax K-r and Pentax W60
K-r | W60 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Pentax K-r | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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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 |