Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FZ60

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.