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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(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
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Successor is OM System OM-5
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic ZS80, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively similar but the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and ZS80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 III was manufactured 21 months after the ZS80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-M5 III scores vs the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Panasonic ZS80

 E-M5 III ZS80 
ReleasedOctober 2019February 2018Newer by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 ZS80 E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic ZS80

 E-M5 III ZS80 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 III has outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic ZS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M5 III compared to the ZS80.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 III and ZS80 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 III and ZS80.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-M5 III features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The younger E-M5 III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
54
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Street photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography information
83
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography features
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery (310 shots)
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery (310 CIPA)
79
good battery life (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography advice
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
low battery (310 shots)
62
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 III
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
84
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
73
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no microphone support
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-10-17 2018-02-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 414 grams (0.91 lbs) 327 grams (0.72 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 shots 380 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,199 $448