Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Announced January 2019
- Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Updated by Panasonic ZS8
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic ZS7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-M1X was manufactured 7 years later than the ZS7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M1X matches up against the ZS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic ZS7
E-M1X | ZS7 | |||
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Announced | January 2019 | July 2011 | Fresher by 92 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper screen (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus E-M1X
ZS7 | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS7
E-M1X | ZS7 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X provides outer measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1X compared to the ZS7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and ZS7 is 54 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and ZS7.
All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1X will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2019-01-24 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual TruePic VIII | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 997 gr (2.20 pounds) | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 shots | - |
Battery type | Built-in | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Launch pricing | $2,999 | $350 |