Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS60
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Released August 2015
- Superseded the Olympus E-M10
- New Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS60, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M10 II was launched 4 months earlier than the ZS60 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M10 II grades versus the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic ZS60
E-M10 II | ZS60 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus E-M10 II
ZS60 | E-M10 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic ZS60
E-M10 II | ZS60 | |||
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Revealed | August 2015 | January 2016 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II offers external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the ZS60.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and ZS60 is 82 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and ZS60.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 II because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively.
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ80 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-08-25 | 2016-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 lbs) | 282 grams (0.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 73 | 37 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 19.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 842 | 109 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 320 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $499 | $248 |