Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Announced August 2020
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS45
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic ZS40, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very well matched but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M10 IV was released 6 years after the ZS40 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M10 IV scores vs the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic ZS40
E-M10 IV | ZS40 | |||
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Introduced | August 2020 | January 2014 | More modern by 81 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
ZS40 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic ZS40
E-M10 IV | ZS40 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 IV and the ZS40.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and ZS40 is 81 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and ZS40.
All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 IV is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2020-08-04 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 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 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 200 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.7fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 pounds) | 240 grams (0.53 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | 360 images | 300 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $699 | $450 |