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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed August 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic ZS40, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively close but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 II was unveiled 20 months after the ZS40 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M10 II matches up versus the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic ZS40

 E-M10 II ZS40 
IntroducedAugust 2015January 2014More modern by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 ZS40 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic ZS40

 E-M10 II ZS40 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II features outer dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 II and the ZS40.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and ZS40 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and ZS40.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 II with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS40 will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
52
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography info
83
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (240g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS40
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
54
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography highlights
73
includes focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (240g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 II
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS40
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic ZS40
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-08-25 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390g (0.86 lbs) 240g (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 842 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $499 $450