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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
68 Imaging
59 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M1 III
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS80, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very well matched but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and ZS80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was released 17 months before the ZS80 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-M1 II grades against the ZS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
 E-M1 II ZS80 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 ZS80 E-M1 II 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2016More recent by 17 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
 E-M1 II ZS80 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II has got external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 II vs the ZS80.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and ZS80 is 68 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and ZS80.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The E-M1 II uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The older E-M1 II is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
75
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
54
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography advice
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 includes touch to focus
 weather proof
 lighter than competitors (574g)
 great ISO range (25,600)
75
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography info
74
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (60.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proof
 has phase detect autofocus
 terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
61
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery power (380 per charge)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography info
72
 lighter than competitors (574 grams)
 weather proof
 includes touch to focus
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
79
 good battery power (380 shots)
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
76
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 great ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 2 card slots
 terrible battery pack (350 shots)
62
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging highlights
79
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has microphone support
 lighter than competitors (574 grams)
73
 decently wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-09-19 2018-02-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures    
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 574g (1.27 lb) 327g (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 380 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Two Single
Retail pricing $1,700 $448