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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1s
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL3
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic FZ60, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and FZ60 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL2 was launched 17 months earlier than the FZ60 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-PL2 grades vs the FZ60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic FZ60

 E-PL2 FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Olympus E-PL2

 FZ60 E-PL2 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2011More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic FZ60

 E-PL2 FZ60 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 provides physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL2 vs the FZ60.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and FZ60 is 85 and 68 respectively.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and FZ60.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL2 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ60 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older E-PL2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
43
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography features
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery power (280 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL2
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (280 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
57
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (493g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL2
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery power (280 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging information
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
27
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (493g)
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic FZ60
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-11 2012-07-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 362g (0.80 lbs) 493g (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 280 shots 450 shots
Battery form 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $350