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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(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
Panasonic ZS70
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Panasonic ZS70

 E-M5 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus E-M5

 ZS70 E-M5 
LaunchedApril 2017April 2012Fresher by 60 months
Screen resolution1040k610kSharper screen (+430k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic ZS70

 E-M5 ZS70 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
54
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M5
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
82
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography features
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
66
weather sealing
offers focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
79
great battery pack (380 shots)
has touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
62
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M5
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
34
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
74
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
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