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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
82 Imaging
53 Features
73 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87 Imaging
52 Features
65 Overall
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(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
  • Launched March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 II
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS200
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic ZS100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is very close but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-M10 was brought out 21 months before the ZS100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-M10 grades vs the ZS100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic ZS100

		

		

			
 E-M10 ZS100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Olympus E-M10

		

		

			
 ZS100 E-M10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016March 2014More recent by 21 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic ZS100

		

		

			
 E-M10 ZS100 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 comes with exterior measurements 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 ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic ZS100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 versus the ZS100.
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and ZS100 is 82 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and ZS100.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-M10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography advice
71
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
64
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 includes face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 external flash not possible
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M10
Street photography with Panasonic ZS100
77
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than average in class (396g)
78
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 exports RAW files
 has focus via touch
 lighter than competitors in class (312g)
 screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography highlights
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 lack of phase detect autofocus
67
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 includes tracking autofocus
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M10 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography details
67
 has touch to focus
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 heavier than average in class (396 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
75
 lighter than competitors in class (312g)
 has focus via touch
 good  resolution (20MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 long zoom (250mm)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M10 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS100 as a Landscape photography camera
79
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
68
 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 exports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS100
33
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic socket
 heavier than average in class (396 grams)
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (312g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 no external mic port
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic ZS100
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-03-18 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 9.9 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 396 grams (0.87 lb) 312 grams (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 70
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.5
DXO Low light score 884 559
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form 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 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $700