Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ60

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-P3 versus Panasonic FZ60, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and FZ60 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P3 was manufactured 11 months before the FZ60 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-P3 grades against the FZ60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P3 features outside measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-P3 and the FZ60.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and FZ60 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P3 and FZ60.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P3 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ60 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older E-P3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.