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Olympus E-300 vs Pentax W60

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus E-300 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Launched January 2005
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-300
  • Later Model is Olympus E-330
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
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Olympus E-300 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-300 versus Pentax W60, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-300 (8MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very similar but the E-300 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-300 was announced 5 years earlier than the W60 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-300 scores versus the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Pentax W60

 E-300 W60 

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus E-300

 W60 E-300 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2005Fresher by 54 months
Display dimension2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k134kClearer display (+96k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Pentax W60

 E-300 W60 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus E-300 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-300 provides exterior dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") and a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-300 versus Pentax W60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-300 vs the W60.

Olympus E-300 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-300 and W60 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-300 and W60.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-300 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax W60 will deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older E-300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-300 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-300 Portrait photography info
Pentax W60 Portrait photography info
48
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
26
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-300 Street photography advice
Pentax W60 Street photography advice
51
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-300 Sports photography details
Pentax W60 Sports photography details
37
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
23
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 Travel photography features
Pentax W60 Travel photography features
45
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-300 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W60 Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
low max ISO (400)
lack of Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-300 Vlogging advice
Pentax W60 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Olympus E-300 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Pentax W60
 Olympus E-300Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-300 Pentax Optio W60
Also called EVOLT E-300 -
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2005-01-10 2009-07-01
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 400 6400
Max boosted ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 134k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 624 gr (1.38 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $800 $300