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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL7
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
  • Released July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ60, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and FZ60 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL6 was unveiled 2 years later than the FZ60 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-PL6 grades against the FZ60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic FZ60

 E-PL6 FZ60 
ReleasedAugust 2014July 2012More recent by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Olympus E-PL6

 FZ60 E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FZ60

 E-PL6 FZ60 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL6 against the FZ60.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and FZ60 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and FZ60.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The E-PL6 includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more modern E-PL6 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography factors
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL6
Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography features
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography details
85
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
57
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (493g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL6
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
49
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (450 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL6
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
79
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
27
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (493g)
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FZ60
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-08-01 2012-07-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 325 grams (0.72 pounds) 493 grams (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $350