Pentax Optio W60 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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Pentax Optio W60 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera reviews

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8.7 out of 10 based on 24 reviews.

Pentax Optio W60: 10.34 MP (Megapixels), 5x optical zoom, SD Card storage, Yes image stabiliser digital Compact camera. See full product description

Ease of use	8.7
Image quality	8.6
Features	8.6
Build Quality	8.5
Value for money	8.3
Overall rating	8.7

Some customer reviews of Pentax Optio W60

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mark, cheshire

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: easy to use, plenty of functions
Bad points:: none

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 28 Jul 2009

masha, dublin Professional photographer

Score 5.0/10

Good points:: works even in -25
lightweight enough and simple looking
sturdy strap attachment loop
battery life is good
Bad points:: -no lens cover!! (its scratchproof enough, but always gets dirty!
-one drop and something goes loose inside
-i broke mine after i pressed a few buttons under the water (salt water)
-battery cover is a bit complicated (it just feels a bit loose even when shut!?)

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	4.0
Value for money	6.0
Overall rating	5.0

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Confirmed purchase: 27 Feb 2009

Confirmed purchaser Keen amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: If you want a waterproof camera then this one is fantastic although just replaced by the W90 which is also shockproof. Lots of features which will probably rarely get used by most people but the basic functions are excellent. Have just used it for the first time on holiday and can't fault it. It's funny seeing people's faces when you jump in to the swimming pool with it! I chose this make of waterproof camera because it has a 5x optical zoom, all other makes only have 3x or 3.6x. Also it starts at optical equivalent of 28mm (most others are 35mm) so you can get more in your picture.
Bad points:: Battery compartment slightly fiddly to open but it is a waterproof camera so you don't want it to open too easily. I would definitely get either a protective film for the screen or a case for the camera to stop scratches.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 26 Jul 2009

Andrew, London

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Excellent product. We bought this specifically for underwater photos, as we already have a good camera for more general uses.
It's light and small and seems to be extremely reliable underwater.
An experienced Optio 60 owner (and underwater user) gave me some very useful tips with the settings :
Ignore the camera's underwater settings - set on "P" (Program); set "White Balance" to "AWB"; set "EV Compensation" to (minus) -1.0; turn the Flash "Off".
The pictures on these settings were vastly improved
Bad points:: Not many :
The battery lasts about 2 hours when used constantly - this could be a little better
The display screen is a little difficult to see if you are setting them underwater.
If you don't do anything at all with the camera for a 2-3? minutes the camera turns itself off and most of the settings above have to be reset (the "P"rogram mode is retained)

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	7.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 12 Aug 2009

Andrew, Norwich

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Packed full of features and it survived and performed well during a white water rafting and canyoning trip in the French Alps.
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 11 Aug 2009

Confirmed purchaser

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: robust, compact, easy to use, wide angle lens, good quality images
Bad points:: getting the auto-focus to focus on selected objects

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 06 Aug 2009

Jari, Espoo Point & shoot

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Waterproof
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 01 Sep 2009

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	10.34

Resolution (Megapixels)	10

Optical zoom ratio	5
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	2.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	6
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Type of image stabiliser	Electronic
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Silver
The main colour of the product.
Media format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	125
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/1500
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/4
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	Yes
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	LCD Monitor
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	98x55.5x24.5
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Resolution (Pixels)	3648x2736
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.5-5.5
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-built memory (Megabytes)	21

Release date	2008/06/26
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	55.5

Width in mm	98

Depth in mm	24.5

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	140

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	28

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Manufacturer's Description

Featuring one of the lightest designs in a waterproof camera, the Optio W60 is equipped with a newly developed 28mm wide-angle optical 5x zoom lens, a 10 effective megapixels, and enhanced waterproofing performance more than 30 percent better than previous models allowing the camera to operate underwater at depths of four meters.

Wide angle 5x optical zoom lens
Waterproof to 4m for 2 hours
Coldproof to -10°C
HDTV resolution movie recording
Auto Picture mode automatically selects the best mode
Face Recognition function detects faces in only about 0.03 seconds
Smile capture mode
10 effective megapixels
Digital SR (shake reduction) mode
Bright, easy-to-view, wide-angle 2.5" LCD monitor
Macro mode as close as 1cm
Pentax SP (Super Protect) coating adds superior water repellency to the lens’s front protective glass to prevent water droplets from forming
Panorama stitching mode
Intelligent zoom function
36.4 MB of built-in memory
Date and Time imprint function for easy image categorizing
Includes the ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0 software

More info at Pentax's website

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