The new Pentax Optio M60 is a standard-class lightweight, compact digital camera equipped with advanced basic functions. The Optio M60 can be used widely by many different kinds of people in a variety of scenes, and is equipped with the latest scene mode recognition function that allows for even more easy and convenient photography of high-quality images. Inside a compact body that fits into the palm of a hand, the Optio M60 is equipped with an optical 5X zoom lens where an angle of view equivalent to approximately 36mm to 180mm in 35mm format can be obtained. The Pentax Optio M60 also comes with an Intelligent Zoom function that extends the zoom range without compromising the optical zoom’s image quality, enabling for high-magnification zoom photography equivalent to a maximum of approximately 28.5X. The Optio M60 features the Digital SR (shake reduction) mode, which can reduce camera shakes and subject blurring during still-image photography. Movie recording function with shake reduction enabling high image quality rivaling camcorders is possible with Optio M60.
The effective pixel count has been increased to approximately 10.0 megapixels. Pentax Optio M60 with a large, 2.5-inch LCD monitor of approximately 230,000 dots supports PictBridge, DPOF functions, Eixf Print, and PRINT Image Matching III. Optio M60 measures approx. 95 × 55x 23.5 mm, weighs approx. 130g (loaded and ready) and is powered by a rechargeable D-LI78 lithium-ion battery. The camera also comes in 3 different colors, allowing users to select their favorite color.