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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
81 Imaging
63 Features
83 Overall
71
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS70, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very comparable but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was introduced 3 years after the ZS70 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-M10 IV scores against the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV ZS70 
IntroducedAugust 2020April 2017More modern by 41 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV ZS70 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the ZS70.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and ZS70 is 81 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and ZS70.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The more recent E-M10 IV provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography factors
77
 has manual focus
 good MP (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
54
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 includes face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
84
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 includes touch focus
 great high ISO (25,600)
76
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography features
73
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 has no phase detect AF
61
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery life (380 per charge)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
85
 supports bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
79
 good battery life (380 CIPA)
 provides focus by touch
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 really wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
83
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
62
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 good battery life (380 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging info
78
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 missing mic support
74
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have microphone port
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-08-04 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
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 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.7 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 322 gr (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 380 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $699 $450