Pentax K10D vs Pentax W60

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Pentax K10D vs Pentax W60, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K10D (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty similar but the K10D (APS-C) and W60 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The K10D was unveiled 3 years earlier than the W60 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K10D matches up vs the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K10D & Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K10D Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K10D comes with outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K10D vs Pentax W60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the K10D compared to the W60.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K10D and W60 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K10D and W60.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The K10D offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged K10D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.