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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched November 2007
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-510
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-500
  • Successor is Olympus E-520
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic FZ60, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and FZ60 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-510 was released 5 years before the FZ60 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-510 matches up vs the FZ60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic FZ60

 E-510 FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Olympus E-510

 FZ60 E-510 
ReleasedJuly 2012November 2007Newer by 56 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FZ60

 E-510 FZ60 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-510 comes with outer dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-510 versus the FZ60.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and FZ60 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and FZ60.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-510 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ60 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged E-510 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-510
Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (490 grams)
fixed screen
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography features
52
lighter than average (490 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
57
better than average battery life (450 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (493g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography details
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
27
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (493 grams)
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FZ60
 Olympus E-510Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-510 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Alternate name EVOLT E-510 Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2007-11-23 2012-07-18
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490g (1.08 lb) 493g (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 442 not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 photographs
Battery format - 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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $550 $350