Pentax Optio W60 Waterproof 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Zoom (Ocean Blue)
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Manufacturer: PentaxModel: B0019V2CW8
Color: Ocean Blue
Product features:
- 10.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
- Waterproof to 13 feet; coldproof to sub-zero temperatures
- 5x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD screen
- 720p HD movie capture (15fps)
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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Digital camera reviews of Pentax Optio W60 Waterproof 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Zoom (Ocean Blue)
Digital camera Review: A Camera Shouldn't Meow
Summary: 2 Stars
I did a bit of researching on the internet trying to compare the Pentax w60 and the Olympus 1030SWOlympus Stylus 1030SW 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Wide Angle Zoom (Black). I was rather torn on what to do. I was determined to find a camera that can go out into the wild and survive. Sadly, the only cameras that are compact and have a rugged design have refracting lenses, which tend to not have the best picture quality. The big push i had that made me order the Pentax is that my friend had a Olympus stylus 1000 and it took rather poor pictures and had even worse movie quality. Furthermore, i know Pentax and Casio have done a few deals with regards to lenses - i had a Casio Exilim Z600 that took amazing pictures so i gave the w60 a shot
So here is why i'm considering keeping it:
-its water proof up to 13 feet! and it can stay underwater for over 2 hours
-its stylish. Its nothing compared to my older casio exilim, but it has a nice body casing thats sleek looking
-it has a 5x optical zoom and 28mm wide-angle lens
-it takes 1280x720 video, a rare camera function. even though it is only 15fps, still this is a very valuable and uncommon feature.
-outside it takes nice pictures, full of vibrant color
-i like the green button that sets everything to auto/default
Here's why i'm considering returning it
-the camera has a cheap feel to it, it feels like a aluminum box filled with packing peanuts (don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with a light camera, but it just feels like it isn't made well)
-the picture quality in low lighting conditions is poor - i expected this in this style of camera, but it takes forever to focus, makes a lot of noise while focusing and then takes a severely poor and grainy picture
-the camera claims that it has an image stabilizer, but it just manipulates the iso rating so you get a poor quality picture
-the user interface is a joke! it is one of the most complicated menu systems i have ever encountered.
-furthermore, the menu system (i.e. the icons and sounds) just seem foreign, as if Pentax decided to market its cameras in the US by slapping on English language text.
-This is just a personal preference, but a camera should never meow. you can set the shutter sound, icon change sound, and power-up sound to mimic that of a cat's meowing - uh, no thank you.
-there is no lens cover! There is no protection for the most import part of the camera - if you leave it face up in the sun, good luck on taking a picture. also the lack of a cover allows the lens to be easily scratched. I have a case for it, but this severely reduces its rugged like nature.
-the battery feels just as cheap as the camera housing. it charged super fast (a good thing), its light (a good thing), and it discharges quickly (not a good thing)
-the flash is poorly placed. its right below the spot where you hold your finger. the lens catches some of the reflection off of your finger. also it takes a bit of training to simply not cover the flash.
I've traveled to Bestbuy to look at the olympus 1030sw and i like it better. i am afraid that it will have poorer picture quality. But i plan to buy my girl friend a nice camera that will take high quality pictures, so it might be in my best interest to buy a camera that can be dropped from 6 feet and stepped on, like the 1030sw. I'm disappointed that the olympus can only take 640x320, but i think its features overcome this flaw. Also the buttons to navigate the menu and options are laid out in a nicer orientation.
I like the W60, its a nice camera with decent features. but when i spend that much money for the camera, i want a camera that i love.
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