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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL9
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic ZS60, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly close but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL8 was launched 9 months after the ZS60 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-PL8 matches up against the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic ZS60

 E-PL8 ZS60 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2016More modern by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus E-PL8

 ZS60 E-PL8 
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic ZS60

 E-PL8 ZS60 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL8 has got physical dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL8 compared to the ZS60.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and ZS60 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and ZS60.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL8 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-PL8 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL8
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
53
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (282g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL8
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL8
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
71
supports touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
74
lighter than competition (282g)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
59
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging advice
35
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
35
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (282 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-09-19 2016-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 357 grams (0.79 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 350 images 320 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $500 $248