Pentax Optio 60

165 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Image quality (23)
Lens (17)
Storage (8)
Build quality (8)
Memory (8)

Negative
Low-light (8)
Stabilizer (2)
Exposure (2)
Features (1)
Battery (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 165 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the storage and build quality. The memory and lens also get good feedback. There are some mixed comments about the value for money and viewfinder, and the performance and image stabilizer get negative views.

image quality, lens, memory, build quality, storage

low-light, shutter, exposure, stabilizer , performance

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Pentax Optio 60 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: Garry Black (dpreview.com)

Owners Opinion: Pentax Optio 60 (Garry Black, 11 Mar 06)

Good size, fine lens, fine colours and good price. I bought this device several days ago, already read a plenty of reviews. Some users are happy of using this camera as a second or third photocamera. :-) I don't share their opinions, probably because...

A problem of big power consumtion appeared. Fully charged baterries (1700mAh) got exhausted after 30-35 shots with flash. I found the description of this problem at russian pentax club forum - warranty repair probably is needed, or problem with...

Mar, 2006

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Consumer review by: Bjarne Madsen (dpreview.com)

Owners Opinion: Pentax Optio 60 (Bjarne Madsen, 19 Feb 06)

Excellent camera, excellent image quality. The lens is magnificant

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Feb, 2006

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Consumer review by: Scorpio_2005 (dpreview.com)

Pentax Optio 60

Bought this camera several days ago. Pros: - excellent quality of the image (colors, sharpness, details) - ease of use - excellent LCD screen - nice viewfinder

Cons ; huge CA in contrast areas ; the darn thing does not focus in low light, even if it is not that low ; That last thing was the killer for me - I returned the camera after several days of fight with focus indoor

Dec, 2005

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Consumer review by: Graeme Mac (dpreview.com)

Owners Opinion: Pentax Optio 60 (Graeme Mac, 21 Nov 05)

I have had the Optio 60 for around 6 weeks, it is the sixth digital that I have used enough to be reasonably familiar with. I use it for family photos and work - documenting prototypes, tests procedures, assemblies, web photos etc. I need to be able...

There seems to be quite a lot of compression noise - but probably no worse than ; other low cost digitals. I set it on ISO 64 in the hope that this will cut down the ; noise - I have not done test shots to see if this makes a difference ; High and...

Nov, 2005

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Consumer review by: Dimon_L (dpreview.com)

Owners Opinion: Pentax Optio 60 (Dimon_L, 18 Nov 05)

Nov, 2005

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Consumer review by: Alexey Egorov (dpreview.com)

Owners Opinion: Pentax Optio 60 (Alexey Egorov, 12 Oct 05)

Nice lens. I think the best of all Pentax small digital cameras...

Oct, 2005

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Pentax Optio 60

alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 user reviews of the Pentax Optio 60 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

image quality, portability, performance, battery, design

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29% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: H. Schmauch (amazon.com)

This is terrible

Let me start off by saying that this is my bosses camera, not mine. What I am about to tell you is what I learned in the 30 minutes I used it.

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review by: H. Schmauch (amazon.com)

This is terrible

Let me start off by saying that this is my bosses camera, not mine. What I am about to tell you is what I learned in the 30 minutes I used it. Battery Life: DOA. The batteries are completely drained after the 30 minutes. Ease of Use: It took me about...

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review by: tclements (bestbuy.com)

Great Lens

I bought this lens when I bought my new Pentax K-7 back in Nov.2009. Best choice I've ever made. I also have the 16-50 DA* so between these 2 lens I can cover a wide range of photo shoots. The 60-250 is the lens I grab the most. It's pretty compact and...

Very sharp images. Great all weather performer

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Mar, 2010

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Product Specifications

Perfect for digital newcomers, the PENTAX Optio60 offers 6.0 megapixel resolution and a 3X zoom in a compact, lightweight, and stylish design. An easy-to-understand "Simple" mode deserves credit for lowering the learning curve. With the Optio60 set in this mode, users are free to concentrate on subjects while the camera automatically selects optimal settings. Add to this a large 2.0 inch LCD monitor and an optical, actual-image zoom viewfinder with automatic diopter adjustment to enhance viewing, and the Optio60 is perfect for users who may lack perfect eyesight.