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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS200, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and ZS200 (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was announced 12 months after the ZS200 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-M1X matches up versus the ZS200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic ZS200

 E-M1X ZS200 
RevealedJanuary 2019February 2018More modern by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus E-M1X

 ZS200 E-M1X 
Display resolution1240k1037kSharper display (+203k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS200

 E-M1X ZS200 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X features outside measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS200 has dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M1X compared to the ZS200.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and ZS200 is 54 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and ZS200.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M1X provides the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The newer E-M1X will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
65
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography factors
67
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (997g)
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography highlights
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (870 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (370 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography features
68
good battery (870 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (997 grams)
76
great battery (370 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS200
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (870 CIPA)
two card slots
70
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
great battery (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
68
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (997 grams)
35
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-01-24 2018-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 64 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) Yes
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997g (2.20 pounds) 340g (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 870 photographs 370 photographs
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at launch $2,999 $800