Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax W60

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-PL6 and Pentax W60, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL6 was revealed 5 years after the W60 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PL6 scores versus the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL6 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL6 and Pentax W60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL6 vs the W60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and W60 is 88 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and W60.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL6 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-PL6 will deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger E-PL6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.