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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Announced March 2006
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-300
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-450
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic ZS60, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-330 was launched 10 years prior to the ZS60 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-330 scores vs the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Panasonic ZS60

 E-330 ZS60 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus E-330

 ZS60 E-330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016March 2006More modern by 119 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k215kClearer screen (+825k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic ZS60

 E-330 ZS60 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-330 provides outer dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-330 and the ZS60.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-330 and ZS60 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-330 and ZS60.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-330 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-330
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (7MP)
53
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
60
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (616 grams)
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-330
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
50
lighter than others (616 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
features touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
does not have Timelapse function
59
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
35
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus E-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Alternate name EVOLT E-330 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2006-03-18 2016-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3136 x 2352 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 400 3200
Max boosted ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 215 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616g (1.36 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,100 $248