Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS60

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic ZS60, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very similar but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 IV was revealed 4 years after the ZS60 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-M10 IV scores versus the ZS60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the ZS60.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and ZS60 is 81 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and ZS60.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 IV will have an edge in sensor technology.