Pentax W60 vs Pentax Q

Below is a detailed analysis of the Pentax W60 vs Pentax Q, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Pentax. The image resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the Q (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W60 was launched 24 months before the Q making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the W60 scores against the Q when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W60 and Pentax Q. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax W60 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax W60 features external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Pentax W60 vs Pentax Q in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the W60 against the Q.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W60 and Q is 94 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W60 and Q.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax Q to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older W60 is going to be behind in sensor technology.