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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W60

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P3
Pentax W60
(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
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W60 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Pentax W60

 E-P2 W60 
AnnouncedApril 2010July 2009Fresher by 10 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus E-P2

 W60 E-P2 

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax W60

 E-P2 W60 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

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

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography advice
Pentax W60 Portrait photography advice
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Street photography advice
Pentax W60 Street photography advice
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
23
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
43
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery life (300 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging factors
Pentax W60 Vlogging factors
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Pentax W60
 Olympus PEN E-P2Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-P2 Pentax Optio W60
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-04-22 2009-07-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 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 distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 grams (0.78 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 505 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $799 $300