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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic ZS60

 E-M1 III ZS60 
IntroducedFebruary 2020January 2016Fresher by 50 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 ZS60 E-M1 III 
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic ZS60

 E-M1 III ZS60 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
53
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography highlights
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others (282 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
79
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
74
lighter than others (282 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
59
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
35
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
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