Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ60

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and FZ60 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was introduced 2 years after the FZ60 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the 1s grades vs the FZ60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1s has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 1s and the FZ60.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and FZ60 is 79 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1s and FZ60.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1s using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ60 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher 1s provides a benefit in sensor tech.