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Pentax Optio W60

Pentax Optio W60
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alaScore 88

246 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 246 reviews of Pentax Optio W60. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the water proof and performance. The usability and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Opinions about the contrast and low light performance are different. There are some negative opinions about the image stabilizer and shutter.

portability, image quality, usability, performance, water proof

sensor, focus, flash, shutter, stabilizer

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Pentax Optio W60 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 246 reviews)

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performance
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water proof
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price
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battery
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screen
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zoom
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size
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lens
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shutter
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storage
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stabilizer
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pentax Optio W60

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of Pentax Optio W60 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and water proof. The battery and performance are also appreciated. The screen and size get less positive comments, and there are some mixed views about the portability.

image quality, performance, battery, water proof, reliability

price, size, screen

90% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Pentax Optio W60

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 user reviews of Pentax Optio W60 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Views about the price and size are on the whole positive. The performance and portability also get good feedback. There are some less positive views about the sensor and focus. There are some mixed views about the water proof.

usability, portability, performance, size, price

image quality, reliability, focus, sensor

80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Cliff Smith (trustedreviews.com)

Pentax Optio W60

 

We test Pentax's latest waterproof compact camera.

The Pentax Optio W60 is a unique camera. It offers much the same performance, image quality and features as a typical modern compact camera, but with the added bonus of being waterproof and ruggedly built. If you’re looking for a camera for a travel...

Aug, 2008
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Expert review by : Rod Lawton (techradar.com)

Pentax Optio W60 review

 

Is the Pentax Option W60 waterproof camera a damp squib?

Good waterproof depth ; Freezeproof ; Good value

Not shockproof ; Difficult controls

This camera is good value for the features, but fiddly controls could make it less than ideal for you

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by (expertreviews.co.uk)

Pentax Optio W60 review

 

When we first reviewed the W60 in What's New, Shopper 250, we concluded that its image quality was nothing special but the waterproofing and sub-£200 price made it good value.

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Pentax Optio W60 review

 

Don't be fooled by the unassuming design – this 10MP waterproof Pentax is looking to become your favourite beach buddy

Great for landscape shots and value, but not happy with shocks and drops

May, 2009
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Stuff magazine

 

Don't be fooled by the unassuming design – this 10MP waterproof Pentax is looking to become your favourite beach buddy

Great for landscape shots and value, but not happy with shocks and drops

May, 2009
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Pentax Optio W60

 

A major selling point of the Pentax W60 is that it's waterproof to four metres, yet, optically, it also competes well with unsealed compacts

Jul, 2009
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Expert review by : Debbi Allen (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Pentax Optio W60

 

Is being waterproof a blessing or a curse for this compact?

The W60 is a decent camera as well as, not in spite of, the waterproof element, making it an excellent choice

Jul, 2009
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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Pentax Optio W60

 

Enjoy taking pictures underwater with the Pentax Optio W60. It is a lightweight and waterproof digital camera that provides users with 10 megapixels shots with 5x zoom lens plus 28 mm wide-angle capability. Due to its waterproof feature, it is able to...

Pentax has come up with the ideal companion for festival goers, travellers and water fetishists. Pentax Optio W60 is tagged with Pentax, camera and waterproof. Select a tag (Pentax, for example) to find everything on The Gadget Show about the subject.

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Pentax Optio W60

 

The Pentax Optio W60 offers you a good enough reason to run into the sea giggling like a child.

Wide lens.; Good internal zoom.; Excellent portrait results.; Waterproof

Noise of the zoom and focusing is picked up by the microphone when filming

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)

Pentax Optio W60

 

The Pentax Optio W60 seems like the ideal expedition compact – it can operate up to 4m (13ft) underwater for two hours and at extreme temperatures well below freezing. Ideal for snorkelling round reefs and duck-diving perhaps – but less useful for...

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