Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Olympus E-M1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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic ZS80
E-M1 II | ZS80 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus E-M1 II
ZS80 | E-M1 II | |||
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Released | February 2018 | September 2016 | More recent by 17 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic ZS80
E-M1 II | ZS80 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | |
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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 |