Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS60

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic ZS60, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very similar but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The E-M10 was introduced 21 months earlier than the ZS60 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-M10 matches up against the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 features outer measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 and the ZS60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and ZS60 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and ZS60.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.