Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax W60

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax W60, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM2 was brought out 3 years later than the W60 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-PM2 grades versus the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax W60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-PM2 vs the W60.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and W60 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and W60.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-PM2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.