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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released November 2011
  • Updated by Olympus E-PM2
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic ZS60, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM1 was released 5 years prior to the ZS60 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PM1 matches up against the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic ZS60

 E-PM1 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus E-PM1

 ZS60 E-PM1 
ReleasedJanuary 2016November 2011More recent by 50 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic ZS60

 E-PM1 ZS60 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PM1 and the ZS60.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and ZS60 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and ZS60.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PM1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS60 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older E-PM1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
53
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average (282g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography features
45
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
74
lighter than average (282 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
no Time Lapse function
59
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (282g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PM1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-11-23 2016-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI 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 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 35 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 265g (0.58 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 37
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 10.6
DXO Low light rating 499 109
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 320 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $499 $248