Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Released July 2009
- Replacement is Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic ZS8, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly close but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and ZS8 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-P1 was announced 24 months earlier than the ZS8 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-P1 grades against the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic ZS8
E-P1 | ZS8 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus E-P1
ZS8 | E-P1 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic ZS8
E-P1 | ZS8 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 comes with outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic ZS8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P1 and the ZS8.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and ZS8 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P1 and ZS8.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS8 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-07-29 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 lbs) | 210 gr (0.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 340 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $182 | $275 |