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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS60, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1X was announced 3 years after the ZS60 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-M1X scores vs the ZS60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic ZS60

 E-M1X ZS60 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2016Newer by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus E-M1X

 ZS60 E-M1X 
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS60

 E-M1X ZS60 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X has got external dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1X vs the ZS60.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and ZS60 is 54 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1X will give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M1X will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
53
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography details
67
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others (997 grams)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (870 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (870 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than others (997g)
74
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (870 shots)
2 card slots
59
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
68
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
heavier than others (997 grams)
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-24 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 60.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 gr (2.20 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 870 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch price $2,999 $248