Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W60

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W60, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly close but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P2 was manufactured 10 months later than the W60 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-P2 matches up against the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 has got external dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P2 compared to the W60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and W60 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and W60.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P2 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-P2 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer E-P2 should have an edge in sensor technology.