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Pentax KP vs Pentax W60

Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70
Pentax KP front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax KP vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Revealed January 2017
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
  • Revealed July 2009
Photography Glossary

Pentax KP vs Pentax W60 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Pentax W60

 KP W60 
RevealedJanuary 2017July 2009Fresher by 93 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax KP

 W60 KP 

Common features in the Pentax KP and Pentax W60

 KP W60 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Pentax KP vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax KP vs Pentax W60 size comparison

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

Pentax KP vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Pentax KP vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax KP vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Pentax KP vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax KP Portrait photography features
Pentax W60 Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax KP as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great high ISO (819,200)
54
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax KP Sports photography information
Pentax W60 Sports photography information
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
quiet shooting (1/24,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery pack (390 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
23
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax KP Travel photography advice
Pentax W60 Travel photography advice
61
environment proof
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (390 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
64
weather proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax KP Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W60 Landscape photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (819,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery pack (390 CIPA)
36
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax KP Vlogging information
Pentax W60 Vlogging information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Pentax KP vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax KP and Pentax W60
 Pentax KPPentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax KP Pentax Optio W60
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-01-26 2009-07-01
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 819200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 27 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/24000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 703 grams (1.55 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $747 $300