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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2003
  • Updated by Olympus E-3
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS70, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-1 was revealed 14 years prior to the ZS70 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-1 matches up against the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Panasonic ZS70

 E-1 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus E-1

 ZS70 E-1 
ReleasedApril 2017November 2003More modern by 163 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k134kSharper display (+906k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic ZS70

 E-1 ZS70 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-1 enjoys external measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-1 vs the ZS70.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and ZS70 is 59 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-1 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS70 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography info
46
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (5MP)
54
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
57
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (735 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography factors
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (380 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
47
lighter than average in class (735g)
weather sealing
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
79
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-1
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
9
no video recording
74
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic jack
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus E-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2003-11-29 2017-04-19
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2560 x 1920 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 3 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 1.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 134 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 735 gr (1.62 pounds) 322 gr (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,700 $450