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Pentax P80 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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
  • Launched July 2009
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Pentax P80 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax P80 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Pentax. The image resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P80 was revealed 2 months after the W60 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P80 scores vs the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Pentax W60

 P80 W60 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax P80

 W60 P80 

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Pentax W60

 P80 W60 
LaunchedAugust 2009July 2009Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax P80 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax P80 versus Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the P80 and the W60.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and W60.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax P80 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography information
Pentax W60 Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 Travel photography factors
Pentax W60 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competitors (125g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W60 Landscape photography factors
32
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
weather sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 Vlogging info
Pentax W60 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Pentax P80 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Pentax W60
 Pentax Optio P80Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio P80 Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-05 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID D-LI68 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $300