Olympus E-600 vs Pentax W60

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-600 vs Pentax W60, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively similar but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-600 was introduced 2 months later than the W60 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-600 grades versus the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-600 and Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-600 vs Pentax W60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-600 compared to the W60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and W60 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and W60.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-600 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-600 will deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.