Pentax Optio M60

98 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Build quality (4)
Battery (4)
Image quality (4)
Portability (3)
Zoom (3)

Negative
Performance (4)
Responsiveness (1)
Lens (1)
Low-light (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 98 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the zoom and portability are on the whole positive. The build quality and image quality also get good feedback, whereas the responsiveness and low light performance get less positive reviews.

battery, image quality, build quality, portability, zoom

performance, lens, low-light, responsiveness

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Pentax Optio M60 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Ilse Jurrien (photokina-show.com)

Pentax M60

Pentax is pleased to announce the launch of the new Pentax Optio M60, a standard-class compact digital camera that is also lightweight and equipped with advanced basic functions. The Pentax M60 can be used widely by many different kinds of people in a...

Aug, 2008

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Consumer review by: Rekees (dpreview.com)

Pentax Optio M60

Very good and cheap camera. Good balance, colors. Zoom 5x is good, but camera angle quite small. Battery not long enough.

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review by: (ciao.com)

Pentax Optio M60

The Pentax cameras is simple and easy to use. With the Pentax Optio M60 perpetuates the tradition of proposing efficient machinery and simple use. With a compact design and a total weight of 130 grams, this compact has a resolution of 10 megapixels,...

10 megapixels

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May, 2009

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Expert review by: Will Stapley (computeractive.co.uk)

Pentax Optio M60 camera

Low-cost 10-megapixel digicam with some decent features

Pros: Small; cheap; good range of manual settings Cons: Fair amount of noise and compression visible; auto ISO settings sometimes unnecessarily high Overall: By no means perfect, but this is a good value compact camera with some decent features

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by: Rosemary Hattersley (pcadvisor.co.uk)

Pentax Optio M60 review

The Pentax Optio M60 is a 10Mp compact camera with a 5x optical zoom.

Although in essence a point-and-shoot camera, the Pentax Optio M60's menus repay investigation as there are some intriguing options hidden beneath the cartoonish overlay. While we think this is a fairly pricey model given its limited manual options and...

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by: Rich Trenholm (cnet.co.uk)

Pentax Optio M60 review

The cutesy touches won't be to everyone's taste, but the silver metal accents, 5x zoom and respectable image quality will make the Pentax Optio M60 attractive to adults too. It's certainly a package that suits the pocket -- in size and price

Friendly styling ; Simple controls ; Can't argue with that price

Slow autofocus ; Noise control isn't great

Conclusion Anyone who doesn't believe in Santa Claus might be put off by the cutesy touches, preferring the slicker design of the ultra-slim Casio Exilim EX-S10 or the wide-angle Nikon Coolpix S610. But at this price -- and with this level of...

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by: Cliff Smith (trustedreviews.com)

Pentax Optio M60

Budget-priced and easy to use, the Pentax M60 is good value for money.

The Pentax M60 shows that you don't have to spend a fortune to get a decent camera. While it does have its limitations, for £100 it offers excellent build quality, great handling, a wonderfully easy-to-use interface and some fun features. Unfortunately...

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by: Rich Trenholm (cnet.com.au)

Pentax Optio M60

The cutesy styling of the M60 won't be to everyone's taste, but silver metal accents, 5x zoom and respectable image quality will make the Pentax attractive to adults too.

Friendly styling ; Simple controls ; Can't argue with that price

Slow autofocus ; Noise control isn't great

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by: Will Stapley (personal computer world)