Pentax Optio W60 – Review

Pentax Optio W60 is a waterproof digital camera to 13 feet with 10 megapixels resolution, 5x wide angle optical zoom, illuminated 2,5 inch LCD screen, as well as 720 HD movie capture. This camera is compatible with SD/SDHC memory card. Available in ocean blue, silver and pink color, this Pentax Optio W60 camera has weight of 5.1 ounce that makes it very practical to carry around.

With its 10 megapixel CCD resolution, Pentax Optio W60 digital camera can capture adequate detail for photo with 18×24 inch print quality. This camera is also a cold-proof one that can stand with sub zero temperature. Capturing a large variety of scenes including extensive architecture and landscape and making other telephoto shots is possible with this lightweight camera since it comes with focal lengths that range from 5mm to 25mm.

The camera’s sensitivity for an ISO up to 6400 can be adjusted automatically using the mode of High Sensitivity Digital SR. A 170 degree wide-angle view that is obtained from the camera’s LCD monitor allows more flexibility in viewing objects to shoot. To reduce glare, the LCD monitor is completed with Anti-Reflection coating.

The automatic fast face recognition, smile capture, auto picture mode, underwater movie mode, and blink detection features make this Pentax Optio W60 is so practical that it will be very ideal for both indoor and outdoor photography activities.

Manufacture Description

Lightweight and fully waterproof, the Optio W60 features 10 megapixels and a 5x zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle capability. The enhanced design of the Optio W60 allows the camera to operate up to 13 feet underwater for two hours and at extreme temperatures well below freezing.  Read More Here

Consumer Review

I bought the Pentax W60 six months ago on the way to an indoor waterpark. I wanted something that would be functionally equivalent to my existing Canon SD 870 IS: small and light, decent still shots, decent videos. Read More Here

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