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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-3
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-5 was released 7 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-5 scores versus the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic ZS70

 E-5 ZS70 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus E-5

 ZS70 E-5 
LaunchedApril 2017February 2011More modern by 75 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic ZS70

 E-5 ZS70 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 enjoys outer dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-5 and the ZS70.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and ZS70 is 58 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-5 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS70 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged E-5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
54
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography advice
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography information
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography factors
56
environment proof
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
79
good battery (380 shots)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography factors
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
64
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
comes with mic support
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
74
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus E-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-03 2017-04-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 49
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 800g (1.76 pounds) 322g (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 519 not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photographs 380 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLM-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Launch pricing $1,700 $450