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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic ZS60, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1s was manufactured 6 years before the ZS60 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PL1s grades against the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic ZS60

 E-PL1s ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 ZS60 E-PL1s 
RevealedJanuary 2016November 2010More modern by 62 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-PL1s and Panasonic ZS60

 E-PL1s ZS60 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s features external dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL1s and the ZS60.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and ZS60 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and ZS60.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1s featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS60 will give you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1s is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography info
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
53
focusing manually
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than average (282g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery life (290 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
lighter than average (282 grams)
features focus via touch
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
59
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (282 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-11-16 2016-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 334 gr (0.74 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
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 score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 320 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $599 $248