Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic ZS200

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic ZS200, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and ZS200 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P1 was released 9 years before the ZS200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-P1 matches up versus the ZS200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P1 has exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has sizing of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic ZS200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-P1 vs the ZS200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and ZS200 is 86 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and ZS200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.