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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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

 E-M10 IV ZS40 
IntroducedAugust 2020January 2014More modern by 81 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer 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 

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

 E-M10 IV ZS40 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
52
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography advice
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (240g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography highlights
72
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
54
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography highlights
84
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (240 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic ZS40
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
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