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Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W60

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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
  • Revealed July 2009
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Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Pentax RZ10 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The RZ10 was released 2 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the RZ10 matches up versus the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Pentax W60

 RZ10 W60 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax RZ10

 W60 RZ10 

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Pentax W60

 RZ10 W60 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ10 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Pentax RZ10 and Pentax W60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the RZ10 against the W60.

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ10 and W60.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax RZ10 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent RZ10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W60 Portrait photography factors
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax RZ10
Street photography with Pentax W60
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
Sports photography with Pentax W60
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (178 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (178 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W60 Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (178 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Pentax W60
 Pentax Optio RZ10Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio RZ10 Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178g (0.39 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 178 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $300