Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
- Announced April 2012
- Later Model is Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Launched April 2017
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS70, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty similar but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-M5 was brought out 6 years prior to the ZS70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M5 matches up vs the ZS70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Panasonic ZS70
E-M5 | ZS70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus E-M5
ZS70 | E-M5 | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | April 2012 | Fresher by 60 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 610k | Sharper screen (+430k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic ZS70
E-M5 | ZS70 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M5 and the ZS70.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and ZS70 is 81 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and ZS70.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS70 will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older E-M5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-04-30 | 2017-04-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
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 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 610k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 425g (0.94 lbs) | 322g (0.71 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
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 images | 380 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $799 | $450 |