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Pentax W60 vs Pentax W90

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax W60 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Launched July 2009
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Pentax W60 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax W60 and Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Pentax. The resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W60 was introduced 7 months prior to the W90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the W60 grades against the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax W90

 W60 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Pentax W60

 W90 W60 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Pentax W90

 W60 W90 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Pentax W60 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax W60 has outside dimensions 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 W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Pentax W60 and Pentax W90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the W60 vs the W90.

Pentax W60 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W60 and W90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W60 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W60 and W90.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax W90 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged W60 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax W60 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax W60
Street photography with Pentax W90
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 Sports photography factors
Pentax W90 Sports photography factors
23
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax W60
Travel photography with Pentax W90
64
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
weather sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W90 Landscape photography highlights
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax W60
Vlogging with Pentax W90
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Pentax W60 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Pentax W90
 Pentax Optio W60Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio W60 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-01 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 165g (0.36 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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 ID D-LI78 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $120