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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-3
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic ZS60, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-5 scores against the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic ZS60

 E-5 ZS60 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus E-5

 ZS60 E-5 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2011More modern by 59 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic ZS60

 E-5 ZS60 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 features outside measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-5 versus the ZS60.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and ZS60 is 58 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and ZS60.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-5
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
53
manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
71
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (282g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
56
weather proof
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
74
lighter than competition in class (282g)
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
59
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
64
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
comes with microphone jack
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
35
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus E-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-03 2016-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V+ 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 surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 49
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 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 800g (1.76 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 37
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 10.6
DXO Low light rating 519 109
Other
Battery life 870 pictures 320 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLM-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch pricing $1,700 $248