Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic ZS70
E-M1 III | ZS70 | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | April 2017 | Fresher by 35 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus E-M1 III
ZS70 | E-M1 III | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic ZS70
E-M1 III | ZS70 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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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 |