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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P2
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-P5
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Panasonic FZ60

 E-P3 FZ60 
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Olympus E-P3

 FZ60 E-P3 
RevealedJuly 2012August 2011Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic FZ60

 E-P3 FZ60 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Olympus E-P3 versus Panasonic FZ60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

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

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography features
76
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography highlights
60
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging details
35
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic FZ60
 Olympus PEN E-P3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-P3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-17 2012-07-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 369 gr (0.81 pounds) 493 gr (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 450 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $350