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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic FZ60, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and FZ60 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The E-M10 IV was revealed 8 years later than the FZ60 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-M10 IV grades versus the FZ60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic FZ60

 E-M10 IV FZ60 
IntroducedAugust 2020July 2012Fresher by 98 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 FZ60 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ60

 E-M10 IV FZ60 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV features outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-M10 IV against the FZ60.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and FZ60 is 81 and 68 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and FZ60.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography features
73
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (450 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography highlights
85
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
57
great battery pack (450 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (493 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
83
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
50
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging details
78
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have mic socket
27
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (493 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ60
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-08-04 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.7fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 13.50 m
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 493 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 450 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $699 $350