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Pentax Optio W60 review

Is the Pentax Option W60 waterproof camera a damp squib?

Our Score 3.5

Last reviewed: 2009-06-24June 24th 2009

Price at launch £199.99
MPN 17234
Additional Information 5.7x Digital Zoom
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 25
Features 720p HD movie recording
Weight (g) 145
Battery Type Lithium-Ion Rechargable
Connectivity AV Output, USB 2.0
Display Size 2.5
Effective Pixels 10
Flash Modes Auto, Off, On, Red-Eye Reduction, Soft Flash
ISO Settings 100, 1600, 200, 400, 50, 6400, 800, ISO Auto
Image Formats AVI, JPEG
Image Sensor Type 1/2.3inch CCD
Longest Shutter Speed 4
Max Aperture 5.5
Memory Types SD, SDHC
Min Aperture 3.5
Min Shutter Speed 1500
Optical Zoom 5
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten

Product Summary

Optio W60

Pentax Optio W60

Price at launch

£199.99

For

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Good waterproof depth

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Freezeproof

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Good value

Against

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Not shockproof

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Difficult controls

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