Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P1
- Updated by Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Successor is Panasonic ZS60
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic ZS50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and ZS50 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-P2 was launched 5 years before the ZS50 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-P2 scores versus the ZS50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic ZS50
E-P2 | ZS50 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus E-P2
ZS50 | E-P2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | April 2010 | More recent by 57 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic ZS50
E-P2 | ZS50 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 features exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-P2 against the ZS50.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and ZS50 is 86 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and ZS50.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The E-P2 features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The older E-P2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-04-22 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 lbs) | 243 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | 44 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 505 | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 300 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $799 | $350 |