Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ60

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ60, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and FZ60 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The PEN-F was launched 3 years later than the FZ60 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the PEN-F grades vs the FZ60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus PEN-F comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the PEN-F against the FZ60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and FZ60 is 84 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and FZ60.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PEN-F featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus PEN-F will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger PEN-F will have an edge in sensor tech.