Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W60
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Released November 2011
- Replacement is Olympus E-PM2
(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
- Released July 2009
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W60 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax W60, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PM1 was manufactured 2 years later than the W60 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-PM1 grades versus the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Pentax W60
E-PM1 | W60 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 30 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus E-PM1
W60 | E-PM1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax W60
E-PM1 | W60 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 features external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax W60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PM1 against the W60.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and W60 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and W60.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PM1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-PM1 will give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher E-PM1 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-11-23 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount 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 operation | ||
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 | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | AVCHD, 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 265g (0.58 lbs) | 165g (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $499 | $300 |