Reasons to choose Optio 550
Released in 2003, Optio 550 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio 550
vs Pentax Optio 60
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Optio 55038 mm²
Optio 60- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio 550 and Optio 60 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Optio 550MetricOptio 60
5 MPEffective pixels6.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.75 µmPixel pitch2.49 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area6.21 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density16.1 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
250 gWeight150 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Optio 550 and Optio 60 have the same sensor area. The Optio 60 has the lighter body. The Optio 60 has the higher effective resolution. The Optio 60 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio 60
Released in 2005, Optio 60 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.