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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly close but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 III was launched 2 years later than the ZS70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M1 III grades against the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic ZS70

 E-M1 III ZS70 
LaunchedFebruary 2020April 2017Fresher by 35 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 ZS70 E-M1 III 
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic ZS70

 E-M1 III ZS70 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III provides external 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 ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-M1 III vs the ZS70.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and ZS70 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and ZS70.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M1 III comes with the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The fresher E-M1 III will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
54
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography highlights
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
79
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
79
great battery life (380 per charge)
has touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography information
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-02-11 2017-04-19
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 measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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 mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 60.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580 grams (1.28 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 photographs 380 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Price at release $1,800 $450