Nikon D60 vs Olympus XZ-1

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D60 Olympus XZ-1
      BrandNikonOlympus
      ModelD60XZ-1
      Predecessor ModelNikon D40X
      Successor ModelNikon D5000
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D60 Olympus XZ-1
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/1.63-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm8.07 x 5.56 mm
      Total Pixels10.75 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D60 Olympus XZ-1
      ProcessorTruePic V
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25923664 x 2752
      Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 12963648 x 2736, 3648 x 2056, 3648 x 2432, 3200 x 2400, 3200 x 1800, 3216 x 2144, 2736 x 2736, 2400 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1440, 2544 x 1696, 1920 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 864, 1584 x 1056, 1296 x 864, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720, 1216 x 1216, 1024 x 768, 1024 x 576, 1008 x 672, 960 x 960, 768 x 768, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 624 x 416, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine (1:4), Normal (1:8), Basic (1:16)
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes (Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade) with fine-tuning and preset white balance
      WB Bracketing
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from on (auto) or off
      Focus Nikon D60 Olympus XZ-1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutofocus (Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status), Single Area AF, Dynamic Area AF, Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority, Manual focus (M), Focus lock
      Number of Focus Points311
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon D60 Olympus XZ-1
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 112 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D60 Olympus XZ-1
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyOLED
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot614k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D60 Olympus XZ-1
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D60 Olympus XZ-1
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps2.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D60 Olympus XZ-1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1008.60 m ISO 800
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
      External Flash ConnectionStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal, ground contacts and safety lockWireless
      Exposure Nikon D60 Olympus XZ-1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesDigital Vari-Program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Exposure Lock
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D60 Olympus XZ-1
      DxO Low Light ISO562117
      DxO Color Depth22.518.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.410.4
      DxO Overall Score6534
      Video Nikon D60 Olympus XZ-1
      Internal Recording ModesNo (can be used to create a stop-motion animation)
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D60 Olympus XZ-1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type D Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D60 Olympus XZ-1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D60 Olympus XZ-1
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D60 Olympus XZ-1
      Dimensions126 x 94 x 64 mm (4.96 x 3.7 x 2.52")111 x 65 x 42 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.65")
      Weight (inc. batteries)522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 5.6 x 3.2"
      Power and Storage Nikon D60 Olympus XZ-1
      Battery PackLi-50B
      Battery Life500 shots320 shots
      Internal Storage55 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D60 Olympus XZ-1
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2 or 12 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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