Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS1 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 April 2010
- Superseded the Olympus E-P1
- Successor is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic ZS1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-P2 was introduced 12 months later than the ZS1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-P2 scores vs the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic ZS1
E-P2 | ZS1 | |||
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Introduced | April 2010 | May 2009 | More recent by 12 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus E-P2
ZS1 | E-P2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic ZS1
E-P2 | ZS1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 enjoys exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic ZS1 in our newest 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. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 and the ZS1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and ZS1 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and ZS1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P2 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-P2 will resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher E-P2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-04-22 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 355g (0.78 lbs) | 229g (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
Form of battery | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $799 | $0 |