Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Launched June 2008
- Older Model is Olympus E-410
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Launched January 2016
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
- New Model is Panasonic ZS200
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic ZS100, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") use different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-420 was announced 8 years before the ZS100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-420 scores versus the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-420 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Panasonic ZS100
E-420 | ZS100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Olympus E-420
ZS100 | E-420 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | June 2008 | More recent by 91 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic ZS100
E-420 | ZS100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-420 provides external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic ZS100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-420 versus the ZS100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-420 and ZS100 is 77 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and ZS100.
All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-420 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will render more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-420 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications
Olympus E-420 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-420 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ100 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2008-06-23 | 2016-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | MOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 9.9 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 8.00 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 gr (0.94 pounds) | 312 gr (0.69 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 527 | 559 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 300 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $999 | $700 |