Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS200
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Launched April 2012
- New Model is Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ200
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS100
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic ZS200, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and ZS200 (1") have totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-M5 was launched 6 years earlier than the ZS200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-M5 grades against the ZS200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Panasonic ZS200
E-M5 | ZS200 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus E-M5
ZS200 | E-M5 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | April 2012 | More recent by 70 months | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 610k | Crisper display (+630k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic ZS200
E-M5 | ZS200 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS200 has specifications of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic ZS200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 versus the ZS200.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and ZS200 is 81 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and ZS200.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS200 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older E-M5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DC-TZ200 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-04-30 | 2018-02-13 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | MOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 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 | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 610k dots | 1,240k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | 2,330k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 425 gr (0.94 lb) | 340 gr (0.75 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 826 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 370 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $799 | $800 |