Major Features

1. Optical 5x zoom lens for effortless enjoyment of zoom photography

   We adopt a new optical 5x zoom lens in the Optio W60’s compact body that covers focal lengths from 5mm to 25mm (approximately 28mm to 140mm in 35mm format) and features a refraction lens system so the lens never protrudes from the camera while zooming. This flexibility allows the camera to encompass a large variety of scenes, including expansive landscapes, architecture, and group photos in confined spaces as well as close-up telephoto shots of subjects. And when combined with the digital zoom function (about 1x to 5.7x), shooting is possible at zoom magnifications of up to a remarkable approx. 28.5x.

2. Enhanced waterproofing performance

   The Optio W60 can be used underwater as deep as four meters continuously for two hours - a more than 30 percent improvement over the performance of the previous model (which could be used only to depths of three meters). This achievement is the result of improved construction of the shutter button and other controls and reinforced airtightness at external joints. Not only is the Optio W60 waterproofed to the JIS Class 8 Waterproofing standard, it has been dustproofed to JIS Class 5 against sand and dust and can operate in temperatures as cold as -10°C. Photographers can use this camera during such outdoor activities as skiing, marine sports, or fishing as well as while gardening or cooking without having to worry about water or dirt.

3. High-quality movies with shake reduction that can be captured at HDTV resolution

   The Optio W60 can capture movies at resolutions as high as 1280 x 720 pixels, which is comparable to HDTV resolution. It also has several features to make recording easier and more enjoyable, such as the Movie SR (Shake Reduction) function, which automatically corrects camera shake, and the Underwater Movie mode, which optimizes settings for recording underwater.

4. Auto Picture mode automatically selects from seven scene modes

   We further advanced the scene-recognition technology based on our original Auto Picture mode, in which the camera determines the subject’s shooting conditions and automatically selects the optimal scene mode. Photographers can now let the camera handle the details for many more types of scenes. In this mode, the Optio W60 can choose among seven capture modes, adding the Flower, Sport, and Night Scene Portrait modes to the previous Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, and Standard modes.

5. Face Recognition function detects faces in only about 0.03 seconds

   The Optio W60’s Face Recognition AF & AE function delivers beautiful portrait shots with a single setting. We have upgraded this convenient function, which automatically sets the focus and exposure, so that it can detect up to 32 faces at one time in only about 0.03 seconds. The camera also comes with a Smile Capture mode, which waits until the subject is smiling to shoot, and Blinking detection, which warns the photographer if the subject blinked at the moment the shot was taken.

6. Approximately 10 effective megapixels produces exceptionally fine-detailed photos

   Boosting the image sensor’s resolution to approximately 10 effective megapixels delivers even more sharply detailed photos. With this level of resolution, prints as large as A3 still retain exceptional image detail and clarity.

7. High Sensitivity Digital SR mode reduces camera shake and subject blurring

   The Optio W60 features a Digital SR (shake reduction) mode, which can compensate for camera shake and subject blurring during still-image photography. This mode automatically adjusts the sensitivity, up to a maximum of ISO 6400, in keeping with the subject’s brightness to permit a fast enough shutter speed to capture a sharp, clear image. In addition, an electric shake reduction function corrects blurring in images during image playback.

8. Bright, easy-to-view, wide-angle LCD monitor

   The 2.5-inch high-resolution (approximately 230,000 dots) LCD monitor is finished with an AR (Anti-Reflection) coating that cuts glare from reflections of external light while being bright enough to be viewed easily even in bright sunlight. The monitor’s wide viewing angle - about 170° both horizontally and vertically - means photographers can conveniently check their shot from nearly any angle.

9. Other features

   1. Macro mode can be used as close as one centimeter away from a subject for stunning close-up shots
   2. Digital wide function merges two shots into one image for ultra-wide-angle expressions equivalent to a focal length of approx. 21mm in 35mm format
   3. Our proprietary SP (Super Protect) coating adds superior water repellency to the lens’s front protective glass to prevent water droplets from forming
   4. Optional Optio W60 Skin O-CC812 (sold separately) guards the camera from scratches and dirt
   5. Panorama mode stitches a series of up to three shots into one wide photo
   6. Intelligent zoom function extends the zoom range without compromising the optical zoom’s image quality
   7. Supports SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards
   8. Approximately 36.4 MB of built-in memory
   9. Frame composite function allows photographers to shoot and create images with decorative frames; 80 styles to choose from
   10. Date and Time imprint function for easy image categorizing
   11. Includes the ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0 image viewer/image management software, that supports Windows Vista™
   12. Supports PictBridge, DPOF functions, Exif Print, and PRINT Image Matching