Testseek.com have collected 42 expert reviews of the Pentax Optio W60 and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Pentax Optio W60.
September 2008
(76%)
42 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Waterproof up to 4 meters for 2 hours, 1 cm macro mode, Impressive 28140 mm optical zoom, Effective flash, HD video mode with optical zoom and continuous focusing
No real optical stabilization, Fickle white balance under artificial lighting, Slow to startup and autofocus not too reactive, Noise control could be better, Tendency to overexpose
Waterproof to 13 feet, dustproof, can shoot in freezing weather, Excellent highres 2.5inch wide viewingangle LCD, Internal 5X optical zoom, New 1280 x 720 movie mode, Plenty of fun and useful software features (face/smile/blink recognition), Digital shake reduction with ISO up to 6400,
No sensor shift shake reduction, No illuminator lamp
Abstract: The W60 is a great alternative to the Canon D10 if you feel that the latter is too bulky for you to carry around. With its versatile 5x wide zoom lens that starts at 28mm, wide ISO range (albeit with the top two settings at reduced resolution)...
Abstract: The Pentax Optio W60 is a durable, flexible underwater camera. It’s a good point-and-shoot camera for certain uses. Learn what the Optio W60 has to offer, and what it doesnt, by reading this camera review. IntroductionThe Pentax Optio W60 waterproo...
Abstract: What a ride it has been for PENTAX. After a partnership deal with Korea’s Samsung and a merger with Hoya Corporation, the brand is making up for ground lost to the competition. Now it looks like PENTAX is poised to regain its position as the go-to bran...
Fully waterproof to depths of 4m, Decent 5x optical range with 28mm wide, Contrast, sharpness and saturation controls, Interval timer shooting and smile detection.
No optical or sensor-shift anti-shake, Average video quality and HD at only 15fps, Low contrast images in some tests, Concerns over scratching lens cover.
There was a time if you wanted a waterproof compact, Pentax was the only name to consider. Over recent generations though, Olympus has grabbed much of the attention with its SW range, but now with the Optio W60, Pentax is back with one of the most com...
Abstract: Most of us miss out on great photo opportunities because were afraid to ruin our cameras in harsh conditions. The beach is a wonderful place to grab shots of our family (or particularly attractive members of someone elses family, for that matter), b...
Abstract: It's been just over a year since I last risked life and limb testing one of Pentax's W-series of waterproof compact cameras, so last week I girded my loins (ouch!) and headed out into the rain-soaked wilds of Dartmoor to see if the new Optio W60 could sur...
Abstract: The Optio W60 also accompanies users to new aquatic depths. With improved design and construction of the shutter button and controls, as well as reinforced, airtight joints, the Optio W60 allows underwater photography up to 30 percent deeper than previ...
