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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M10 II
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS40, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very well matched but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 was manufactured 3 months after the ZS40 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-M10 matches up vs the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic ZS40

 E-M10 ZS40 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k920kSharper display (+117k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Olympus E-M10

 ZS40 E-M10 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic ZS40

 E-M10 ZS40 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2014Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 compared to the ZS40.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and ZS40 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and ZS40.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS40 will give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS40
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
52
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors (396g)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography information
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
67
offers focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competitors (396 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
56
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (396 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic ZS40
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-03-18 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias 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 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO100) 6.40 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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 grams (0.87 lbs) 240 grams (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 884 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $450