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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax W60

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(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
Pentax W60
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Pentax W60

 PEN-F W60 
IntroducedJanuary 2016July 2009More modern by 81 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer 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 

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax W60

 PEN-F W60 
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).

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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.

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax W60 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography info
Pentax W60 Portrait photography info
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Street photography information
Pentax W60 Street photography information
84
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
67
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low battery power (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
23
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Travel photography info
Pentax W60 Travel photography info
75
features touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (330 shots)
64
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography advice
Pentax W60 Landscape photography advice
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (330 per charge)
36
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Vlogging info
Pentax W60 Vlogging info
78
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have microphone support
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Pentax W60
 Olympus PEN-FPentax Optio W60
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