Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ60
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ60 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic FZ60
E-PL9 | FZ60 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | July 2012 | Newer by 68 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Olympus E-PL9
FZ60 | E-PL9 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic FZ60
E-PL9 | FZ60 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and FZ60 is 85 and 68 respectively.
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.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | |
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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 |