Reasons to choose Optio S60
Released in 2005, Optio S60 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 135 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio S60
vs Pentax Optio W10
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Optio S6025 mm²
Optio W10- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio S60 and Optio W10 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 S60MetricOptio W10
6 MPEffective pixels6 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.03 µmPixel pitch2.03 µm
4.14 µm²Pixel area4.14 µm²
24.15 MP/cm²Pixel density24.15 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
135 gWeight140 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 S60 and Optio W10 have the same sensor area. The Optio S60 has the lighter body. The Optio S60 and Optio W10 have the same effective resolution. The Optio W10 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio W10
Released in 2006, Optio W10 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.