Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ60

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ60, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very well matched but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and FZ60 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL8 was launched 4 years later than the FZ60 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PL8 grades vs the FZ60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 comes with outer measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL8 vs the FZ60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and FZ60 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and FZ60.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer E-PL8 should have a benefit in sensor tech.