Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax W60
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
- Released February 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M5
- Later Model is Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2009

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax W60 Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax W60, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and W60 (10MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The E-M5 II was introduced 5 years after the W60 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-M5 II grades against the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax W60 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Pentax W60
E-M5 II | W60 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 69 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus E-M5 II
W60 | E-M5 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax W60
E-M5 II | W60 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 II features exterior measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst 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).
Examine the Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax W60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the W60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and W60 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and W60.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 II with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 II will provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Pentax Optio W60 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | MOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 469 gr (1.03 lbs) | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 896 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLN-1 | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $699 | $300 |