Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS60
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Announced February 2020
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS60, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M1 III was brought out 4 years later than the ZS60 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-M1 III matches up against the ZS60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic ZS60
E-M1 III | ZS60 | |||
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Introduced | February 2020 | January 2016 | Fresher by 50 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus E-M1 III
ZS60 | E-M1 III | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic ZS60
E-M1 III | ZS60 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III has exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 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).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 III against the ZS60.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and ZS60 is 67 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and ZS60.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ80 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2020-02-11 | 2016-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic IX | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 49 |
Cross focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,166 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 580 gr (1.28 lbs) | 282 gr (0.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 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 | 420 photographs | 320 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLH-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,800 | $248 |