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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic ZS1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very comparable but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was unveiled 2 months later than the ZS1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-620 scores versus the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic ZS1

 E-620 ZS1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus E-620

 ZS1 E-620 

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic ZS1

 E-620 ZS1 
AnnouncedJuly 2009May 2009Same generation
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 offers outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-620 compared to the ZS1.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and ZS1 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and ZS1.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-620 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-620 will provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
25
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography factors
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography features
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
63
lighter than competition (229 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery life (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
18
can't record video
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (229 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic ZS1
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-06 2009-05-14
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $799 $0