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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was revealed 8 years prior to the ZS60 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-5010 grades vs the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic ZS60

 FE-5010 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus FE-5010

 ZS60 FE-5010 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2009Fresher by 85 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS60

 FE-5010 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5010 versus the ZS60.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and ZS60 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and ZS60.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (130g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography details
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than competitors (282g)
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography features
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
59
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (282g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-07 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $248