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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic FZ60, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very comparable but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and FZ60 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL9 was revealed 5 years after the FZ60 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PL9 grades against the FZ60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic FZ60

 E-PL9 FZ60 
LaunchedFebruary 2018July 2012Newer by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Olympus E-PL9

 FZ60 E-PL9 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic FZ60

 E-PL9 FZ60 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL9 and the FZ60.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and FZ60 is 85 and 68 respectively.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and FZ60.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 has the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The fresher E-PL9 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
43
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL9
Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography features
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography advice
77
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
57
better than average battery life (450 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL9
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (450 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic FZ60
 Olympus PEN E-PL9Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-08 2012-07-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.6 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.60 m (at ISO 200) 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 380 gr (0.84 lbs) 493 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photos 450 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $599 $350