Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax W60
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Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Revealed October 2013
- Replacement is Olympus E-M1 II
(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
- Announced July 2009
Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax W60 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M1 and Pentax W60, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1 was released 4 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-M1 grades against the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Pentax W60
E-M1 | W60 | |||
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Announced | October 2013 | July 2009 | Fresher by 53 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus E-M1
W60 | E-M1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Pentax W60
E-M1 | W60 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 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).
Check the Olympus E-M1 and Pentax W60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 vs the W60.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and W60 is 71 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and W60.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 will render more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-10-28 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePIC VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 497g (1.10 pounds) | 165g (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 757 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $799 | $300 |