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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic ZS200, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and ZS200 (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 III was brought out 2 years later than the ZS200 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-M1 III grades versus the ZS200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic ZS200

 E-M1 III ZS200 
ReleasedFebruary 2020February 2018More recent by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 ZS200 E-M1 III 
Screen resolution1240k1037kSharper screen (+203k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic ZS200

 E-M1 III ZS200 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS200 has proportions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic ZS200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 III and the ZS200.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and ZS200 is 67 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and ZS200.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The E-M1 III provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The newer E-M1 III provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
65
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography details
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography details
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography advice
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (370 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography advice
79
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
76
good battery pack (370 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography factors
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (370 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Vlogging camera
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-02-11 2018-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic IX Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 49
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 60.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.80 m (at 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580g (1.28 lb) 340g (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos 370 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at release $1,800 $800