Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS7
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![Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-II/Olympus-E-M5-II-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
- Launched February 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M5
- New Model is Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic ZS7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
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The E-M5 II was brought out 3 years after the ZS7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M5 II matches up against the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Panasonic ZS7
E-M5 II | ZS7 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 44 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+577k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus E-M5 II
ZS7 | E-M5 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic ZS7
E-M5 II | ZS7 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 II has outer measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M5 II and the ZS7.
![Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and ZS7 is 80 and 91 respectively.
![Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and ZS7.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 II because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M5 II will produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer E-M5 II is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
![Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | MOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 469 gr (1.03 lbs) | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 896 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $699 | $350 |