Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax W60
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
- Announced September 2011
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2009
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Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax W60, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL3 was released 2 years after the W60 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the E-PL3 scores vs the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Pentax W60
| E-PL3 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2011 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 28 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus E-PL3
| W60 | E-PL3 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax W60
| E-PL3 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL3 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax W60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL3 compared to the W60.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and W60 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL3 and W60.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL3 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL3 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent E-PL3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-09-20 | 2009-07-01 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Truepic VI | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 50 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| 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 | 35 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Available lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 313 gr (0.69 pounds) | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 499 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | D-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $399 | $300 |