Pentax Optio S60 — slim 6-megapixel digital compact from Pentax's S-series, 2006.
The Pentax Optio S60 is a slim digital compact from Pentax's S-series, released in 2006 as part of the brand's push into pocketable metal-bodied cameras. It followed on from earlier S-series models, offering a modest resolution bump for buyers wanting a simple, stylish everyday camera.
The S60 is built around a 6.0-megapixel CCD sensor paired with a 3.0x optical zoom lens and a 2.5-inch LCD screen. It stores images on SD memory cards and runs on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, with fully automatic exposure and a range of preset scene modes for common shooting situations.
Its slim, metal-clad body and simple control layout mark it as a casual, easy-to-use compact rather than a camera for creative control, with no manual exposure adjustment available. The modest 6-megapixel sensor was already conservative for 2006 but kept noise levels reasonable for its class.
Used Optio S60 units sell cheaply today as basic secondhand compacts. Buyers should check the lithium-ion battery for charge retention, test the sliding lens cover and zoom for smooth operation, and confirm the LCD is free of dead pixels or fading before purchase.