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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
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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
76
 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
80
 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
79
 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
69
 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)
Photography Glossary
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