Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ60

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic FZ60, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and FZ60 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was announced 3 years before the FZ60 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-P2 scores against the FZ60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 provides exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic FZ60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P2 and the FZ60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and FZ60 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and FZ60.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ60 will offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.