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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49
Olympus Stylus 1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus 1s
(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
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus 1
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and ZS60 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The 1s was introduced 8 months earlier than the ZS60 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1s grades against the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Panasonic ZS60

 1s ZS60 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus 1s

 ZS60 1s 
LaunchedJanuary 2016April 2015Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Olympus 1s and Panasonic ZS60

 1s ZS60 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 1s comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 1s versus the ZS60.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and ZS60 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and ZS60.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1s using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS60 will produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 1s will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
53
has manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
71
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
sensor is small (1/1.7")
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1s Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (450 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1s Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
64
great battery (450 CIPA)
features touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 1s
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
59
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1s Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (282g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1s and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus Stylus 1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-04-13 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 35 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402g (0.89 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Physical 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 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 450 photos 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
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
Price at launch $699 $248