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Pentax K10D vs Pentax W60

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Pentax K10D front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax K10D vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Updated by Pentax K20D
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2009
Photography Glossary

Pentax K10D vs Pentax W60 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Pentax W60

 K10D W60 

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax K10D

 W60 K10D 
AnnouncedJuly 2009December 2006More modern by 30 months
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K10D and Pentax W60

 K10D W60 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax K10D vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K10D vs Pentax W60 size comparison

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

Pentax K10D vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K10D vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax K10D vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Pentax K10D vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K10D vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K10D Portrait photography features
Pentax W60 Portrait photography features
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K10D Street photography highlights
Pentax W60 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K10D Sports photography features
Pentax W60 Sports photography features
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
23
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K10D Travel photography information
Pentax W60 Travel photography information
49
weather proofing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K10D
Vlogging with Pentax W60
9
no video
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Pentax K10D vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K10D and Pentax W60
 Pentax K10DPentax Optio W60
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K10D Pentax Optio W60
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2006-12-15 2009-07-01
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 gr (1.75 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 522 not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $700 $300