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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 II
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic ZS60

 E-M10 ZS60 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus E-M10

 ZS60 E-M10 
ReleasedJanuary 2016March 2014More modern by 21 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic ZS60

 E-M10 ZS60 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography features
71
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
53
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography information
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (396g)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others (282 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
67
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition (396g)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
lighter than others (282 grams)
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
59
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging highlights
33
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (396g)
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-03-18 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 gr (0.87 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 37
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 10.6
DXO Low light score 884 109
Other
Battery life 320 images 320 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $600 $248