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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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
  • Released January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS60, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was unveiled 7 years prior to the ZS60 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-620 grades versus the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic ZS60

 E-620 ZS60 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus E-620

 ZS60 E-620 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2009Newer by 79 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic ZS60

 E-620 ZS60 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-620 has outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-620 against the ZS60.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and ZS60 is 71 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and ZS60.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-620 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will result in more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-620 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
53
focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography details
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
74
lighter than average in class (282g)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography advice
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
59
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging details
18
no video recording
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (282g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-06 2016-01-05
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 7 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 500g (1.10 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 37
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 10.6
DXO Low light rating 536 109
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 320 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
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), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $799 $248