Olympus E-420 vs Pentax W60

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-420 and Pentax W60, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-420 was introduced 12 months earlier than the W60 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-420 scores vs the W60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-420 and Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-420 has got physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-420 and Pentax W60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-420 and the W60.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-420 and W60 is 77 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-420 and W60.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-420 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The older E-420 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.