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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Updated by Olympus 1s
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and ZS60 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was launched 3 years before the ZS60 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 1 matches up against the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic ZS60

 1 ZS60 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus 1

 ZS60 1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016November 2013Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS60

 1 ZS60 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 versus the ZS60.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and ZS60 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and ZS60.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS60 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
53
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (282 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (410 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography details
61
great battery life (410 CIPA)
features touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition (282 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
49
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
59
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 1
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
32
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
35
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (282g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus Stylus 1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-25 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
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 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 gr (0.89 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 51 37
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 10.6
DXO Low light score 179 109
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $700 $248