Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS10
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
- Announced March 2014
- Later Model is Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic ZS10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very close but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-M10 was manufactured 3 years later than the ZS10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M10 scores against the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic ZS10
E-M10 | ZS10 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer display (+577k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus E-M10
ZS10 | E-M10 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic ZS10
E-M10 | ZS10 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 and the ZS10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and ZS10 is 82 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and ZS10.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M10 will render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-03-18 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO100) | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 396 grams (0.87 lbs) | 219 grams (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 884 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 260 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $600 | $350 |