• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 96.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 95.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax E60 advantages over Pentax E80

Pentax E80 advantages over Pentax E60

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 600 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 112k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    0.9 fps vs 0.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax E70

Pentax E60
Pentax E70
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life
Pentax E80
Pentax E70
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • More dots on screen
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Fujifilm A220

Pentax E60
Fujifilm A220
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Faster shutter
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
Pentax E80
Fujifilm A220
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compared to Fujifilm A170

Pentax E60
Fujifilm A170
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Faster shutter
  • $95
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
Pentax E80
Fujifilm A170
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $95
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compared to Canon A495

Pentax E60
Canon A495
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Wider angle lens
  • $86
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
Pentax E80
Canon A495
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $86
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure

Compared to Pentax E90

Pentax E60
Pentax E90
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Pentax E80
Pentax E90
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
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