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Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
77 Imaging
44 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus E-400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Successor is Olympus E-410
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FZ60, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and FZ60 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-400 was released 6 years earlier than the FZ60 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-400 matches up against the FZ60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Panasonic FZ60

		

		

			
 E-400 FZ60 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Olympus E-400

		

		

			
 FZ60 E-400 
LaunchedJuly 2012September 2006Fresher by 71 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k215kClearer display (+245k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Panasonic FZ60

		

		

			
 E-400 FZ60 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-400 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-400 and the FZ60.
Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and FZ60 is 77 and 68 respectively.
Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and FZ60.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-400 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ60 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older E-400 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-400 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography highlights
46
 manual focus
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 doesn't have liveview
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
44
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-400 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
60
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than average in class (493g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus E-400 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography details
38
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 doesn't have liveview
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
55
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-400 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography information
49
 built-in flash
 no Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
57
 better than average battery pack (450 shots)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average in class (493g)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-400 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
45
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 tiny screen (2.5")
 doesn't have liveview
 manual exposure not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 no Time Lapse recording
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 better than average battery pack (450 shots)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-400
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
9
 can't record video
27
 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (493g)
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Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-400 and Panasonic FZ60
 Olympus E-400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2006-09-14 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 215k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 435 gr (0.96 lbs) 493 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $599 $350