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.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio 60
vs Pentax Optio A10
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Optio 6038 mm²
Optio A10- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio 60 and Optio A10 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Optio 60MetricOptio A10
6.1 MPEffective pixels8 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.49 µmPixel pitch2.18 µm
6.21 µm²Pixel area4.74 µm²
16.1 MP/cm²Pixel density21.11 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight125 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
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 60 and Optio A10 have the same sensor area. The Optio A10 has the lighter body. The Optio A10 has the higher effective resolution. The Optio A10 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio A10
Released in 2006, Optio A10 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.