Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Revealed October 2013
- Replacement is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Released January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS60
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic ZS50, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and ZS50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M1 was brought out 14 months earlier than the ZS50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M1 scores vs the ZS50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Panasonic ZS50
E-M1 | ZS50 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus E-M1
ZS50 | E-M1 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | October 2013 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Sharper screen (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic ZS50
E-M1 | ZS50 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 and the ZS50.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and ZS50 is 71 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and ZS50.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 will result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older E-M1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-10-28 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePIC VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/320 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 497g (1.10 lbs) | 243g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 73 | 44 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 757 | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 300 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $799 | $350 |