Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FZ60

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic FZ60, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and FZ60 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 was introduced 21 months later than the FZ60 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M10 matches up versus the FZ60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 vs the FZ60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and FZ60 is 82 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and FZ60.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M10 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more modern E-M10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.