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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
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Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic ZS10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was brought out 8 years later than the ZS10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M1X grades versus the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic ZS10

 E-M1X ZS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2011More recent by 98 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus E-M1X

 ZS10 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS10

 E-M1X ZS10 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys outer measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1X vs the ZS10.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and ZS10 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and ZS10.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will provide greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-M1X should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography advice
67
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (219 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (870 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography advice
68
good battery pack (870 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (997g)
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (870 per charge)
2 card slots
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
68
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (997g)
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rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-24 2011-01-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997g (2.20 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 images 260 images
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Launch cost $2,999 $350