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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Released August 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic ZS7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 II was revealed 4 years later than the ZS7 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M10 II matches up vs the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic ZS7

 E-M10 II ZS7 
LaunchedAugust 2015July 2011Fresher by 50 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 ZS7 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic ZS7

 E-M10 II ZS7 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II provides outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic ZS7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 II versus the ZS7.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and ZS7 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and ZS7.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 II with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 II will give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography details
72
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography highlights
83
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
73
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
38
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging info
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic ZS7
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-08-25 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $499 $350