Pentax KP vs Pentax W60

Here is a detailed comparison of the Pentax KP and Pentax W60, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the KP (24MP) and W60 (10MP) and the KP (APS-C) and W60 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The KP was manufactured 7 years later than the W60 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the KP scores versus the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax KP and Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are available at Pentax KP Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax KP enjoys external dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has dimensions 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 KP and Pentax W60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the KP vs the W60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the KP and W60 is 61 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the KP and W60.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The KP because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax KP will offer you extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher KP provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.