Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic ZS60

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic ZS60, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very well matched but the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-M5 III was unveiled 3 years later than the ZS60 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-M5 III grades against the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III provides outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 III versus the ZS60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and ZS60 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and ZS60.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 III using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 III will give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 III should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.