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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-420 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-410
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-420 versus Panasonic ZS200, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and ZS200 (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-420 was introduced 10 years earlier than the ZS200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-420 grades vs the ZS200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Panasonic ZS200

 E-420 ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus E-420

 ZS200 E-420 
ReleasedFebruary 2018June 2008Newer by 117 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic ZS200

 E-420 ZS200 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-420 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS200 has dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-420 versus Panasonic ZS200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-420 vs the ZS200.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-420 and ZS200 is 77 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-420 and ZS200.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-420 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-420 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-420 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography details
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
65
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-420 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography details
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (426 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-420 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography info
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 shots)
70
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-420 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography details
52
lighter than competition (426g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-420 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery life (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus E-420Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-420 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also called as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Category Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2008-06-23 2018-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lb) 340g (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 527 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 370 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $999 $800