Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS60
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic ZS60
E-M10 | ZS60 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus E-M10
ZS60 | E-M10 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | March 2014 | More modern by 21 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic ZS60
E-M10 | ZS60 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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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 |