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Pentax W60 vs Pentax W80

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax W60 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

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
  • Released July 2009
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released June 2009
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Pentax W60 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Pentax W60 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W60 was revealed within a month of the W80 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the W60 grades versus the W80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax W80

 W60 W80 

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax W60

 W80 W60 

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Pentax W80

 W60 W80 
ReleasedJuly 2009June 2009Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Pentax W60 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax W60 offers external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the W60 compared to the W80.

Pentax W60 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W60 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W60 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W60 and W80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax W80 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Pentax W60 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 Portrait photography information
Pentax W80 Portrait photography information
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax W60 Street photography factors
Pentax W80 Street photography factors
54
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W60 Travel photography info
Pentax W80 Travel photography info
64
weather proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 Landscape photography info
Pentax W80 Landscape photography info
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W60 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W80 Vlogging highlights
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Pentax W60 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Pentax W80
 Pentax Optio W60Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio W60 Pentax Optio W80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2009-06-25
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 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-LI78 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $250