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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS7 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 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
Panasonic ZS7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic ZS7

 E-M1X ZS7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019July 2011Fresher by 92 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper 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 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS7

 E-M1X ZS7 
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and ZS7 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography factors
67
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others in class (997g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (870 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
68
better than average battery pack (870 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (997g)
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (870 per charge)
has double storage slots
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging features
68
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
heavier than others in class (997g)
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS7
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
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