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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic ZS60, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 8 years before the ZS60 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the ZS60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic ZS60

 FE-3010 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus FE-3010

 ZS60 FE-3010 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2009Newer by 85 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS60

 FE-3010 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing 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 FE-3010 versus 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 vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the ZS60.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and ZS60 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and ZS60.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to result in more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
26
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than competition in class (282g)
includes touch to focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
59
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging information
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2016-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $140 $248