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Pentax W60 vs Pentax Q

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Pentax W60 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Launched June 2011
  • New Model is Pentax Q10
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Pentax W60 vs Pentax Q Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax Q

 W60 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Pentax W60

 Q W60 
LaunchedJune 2011July 2009More recent by 24 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Pentax Q

 W60 Q 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax W60 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Pentax W60 vs Pentax Q size comparison

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

Pentax W60 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Pentax W60 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax W60 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q Portrait photography highlights
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax W60
Street photography with Pentax Q
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q as a Sports photography camera
23
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (230 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q Landscape photography info
36
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W60 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Pentax W60 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Pentax Q
 Pentax Optio W60Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio W60 Pentax Q
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-01 2011-06-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 50 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI78 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $695