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Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W60

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45
Olympus E-520 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2008
  • Replaced the Olympus E-510
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
  • Introduced July 2009
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Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus E-520 versus Pentax W60, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly similar but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-520 was brought out 10 months earlier than the W60 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the E-520 scores versus the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Pentax W60

 E-520 W60 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus E-520

 W60 E-520 
IntroducedJuly 2009August 2008Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Pentax W60

 E-520 W60 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-520 features physical dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-520 versus Pentax W60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-520 vs the W60.

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and W60 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-520 and W60.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-520 features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged E-520 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-520
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-520
Street photography with Pentax W60
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-520 Sports photography details
Pentax W60 Sports photography details
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good battery power (650 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
23
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-520 Travel photography advice
Pentax W60 Travel photography advice
52
good battery power (650 CIPA)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
64
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-520 Landscape photography information
Pentax W60 Landscape photography information
58
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (650 shots)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-520
Vlogging with Pentax W60
9
can't shoot video
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-520 and Pentax W60
 Olympus E-520Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-520 Pentax Optio W60
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2008-08-20 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 552 grams (1.22 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 548 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $300