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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax W60

Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL3
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-PL2 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax W60, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very close but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL2 was announced 20 months after the W60 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL2 scores vs the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Pentax W60

 E-PL2 W60 
LaunchedFebruary 2011July 2009More modern by 20 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus E-PL2

 W60 E-PL2 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax W60

 E-PL2 W60 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 features external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL2 vs the W60.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and W60 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and W60.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-PL2 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent E-PL2 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W60 Portrait photography factors
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL2
Street photography with Pentax W60
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL2
Sports photography with Pentax W60
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery pack (280 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
23
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Travel photography information
Pentax W60 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (280 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
64
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W60 Landscape photography factors
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery pack (280 shots)
no Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging features
Pentax W60 Vlogging features
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax W60
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL2 Pentax Optio W60
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-11 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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD 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 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 362g (0.80 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 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 Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $300