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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL1s
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic ZS60, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL1 was introduced 6 years before the ZS60 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-PL1 grades vs the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Panasonic ZS60

 E-PL1 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus E-PL1

 ZS60 E-PL1 
LaunchedJanuary 2016May 2010More recent by 68 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic ZS60

 E-PL1 ZS60 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 enjoys physical measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1 compared to the ZS60.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and ZS60 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and ZS60.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS60 will result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-PL1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography features
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
53
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (290 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
features touch to focus
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography features
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (290 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
59
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus PEN E-PL1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-05-17 2016-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Truepic V Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334g (0.74 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 37
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 10.6
DXO Low light rating 487 109
Other
Battery life 290 images 320 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $288 $248