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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(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
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic ZS80, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and ZS80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 III was brought out 2 years later than the ZS80 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-M1 III scores vs the ZS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 E-M1 III ZS80 
RevealedFebruary 2020February 2018Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

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

 ZS80 E-M1 III 
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

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

 E-M1 III ZS80 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III features physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 III versus the ZS80.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and ZS80 is 67 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and ZS80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The more modern E-M1 III should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
79
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
79
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography features
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
62
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging features
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
73
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic port
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-02-11 2018-02-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
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
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580g (1.28 pounds) 327g (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 380 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail price $1,800 $448