Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax W60
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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Launched January 2016
(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
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax W60 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax W60, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and W60 (10MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe PEN-F was introduced 6 years after the W60 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the PEN-F scores vs the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax W60 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN-F & Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Pentax W60
PEN-F | W60 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | July 2009 | More modern by 81 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus PEN-F
W60 | PEN-F |
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax W60
PEN-F | W60 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus |
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus PEN-F features exterior measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the PEN-F against the W60.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and W60 is 84 and 94 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and W60.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PEN-F with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus PEN-F will provide you with more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent PEN-F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN-F | Pentax Optio W60 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-01-27 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 427 gr (0.94 lbs) | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 894 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLN-1 | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $1,000 | $300 |