Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax W60

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.