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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2011
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was launched 5 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ-11 scores versus the ZS60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic ZS60

 SZ-11 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus SZ-11

 ZS60 SZ-11 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016July 2011Newer by 54 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic ZS60

 SZ-11 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-11 vs the ZS60.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and ZS60 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography info
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
has manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (282g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography info
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography details
65
lighter than average (226g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
lighter than competition (282 grams)
features focus via touch
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-11
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
40
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
59
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging info
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (282 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus SZ-11Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-27 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 226g (0.50 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 320 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $253 $248