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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL1s
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS200, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and ZS200 (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL1 was introduced 8 years earlier than the ZS200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-PL1 grades versus the ZS200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Panasonic ZS200

 E-PL1 ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus E-PL1

 ZS200 E-PL1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018May 2010Fresher by 94 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kSharper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic ZS200

 E-PL1 ZS200 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 enjoys physical dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS200 has sizing of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL1 vs the ZS200.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and ZS200 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and ZS200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide you with more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older E-PL1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography details
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS200
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS200
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking focus
good battery (370 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
76
good battery (370 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography factors
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (370 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL1
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus PEN E-PL1Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Other name - Lumix DC-TZ200
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-05-17 2018-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Truepic V Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334 grams (0.74 lbs) 340 grams (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 487 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 370 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $288 $800