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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M5 III
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FZ60, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very close but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and FZ60 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 II was released 2 years after the FZ60 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M5 II scores versus the FZ60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Panasonic FZ60

 E-M5 II FZ60 
RevealedFebruary 2015July 2012Newer by 32 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Olympus E-M5 II

 FZ60 E-M5 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic FZ60

 E-M5 II FZ60 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 II has physical dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FZ60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 II and the FZ60.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and FZ60 is 80 and 68 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and FZ60.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 II has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher E-M5 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography features
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
82
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
65
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
terrible battery (310 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
74
weather proofing
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (310 CIPA)
57
good battery pack (450 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (493g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery (310 shots)
49
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (450 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 II
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
82
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (493g)
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic FZ60
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-06 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 469g (1.03 lb) 493g (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 896 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 450 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $699 $350