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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W60

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL1s
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
  • Launched July 2009
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-PL1 versus Pentax W60, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very comparable but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1 was introduced 11 months after the W60 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-PL1 scores against the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Pentax W60

 E-PL1 W60 
LaunchedMay 2010July 2009More modern by 11 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus E-PL1

 W60 E-PL1 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax W60

 E-PL1 W60 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1 offers exterior measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1 and the W60.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and W60 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and W60.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL1 will provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-PL1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
26
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Street photography info
Pentax W60 Street photography info
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W60 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery power (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography factors
Pentax W60 Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (290 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax W60 Landscape photography advice
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery power (290 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging advice
Pentax W60 Vlogging advice
30
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax W60
 Olympus PEN E-PL1Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN E-PL1 Pentax Optio W60
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-05-17 2009-07-01
Body design 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 334 grams (0.74 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 487 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model 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
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $288 $300