Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Released February 2018
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and ZS80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL1 was introduced 8 years prior to the ZS80 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL1 grades versus the ZS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Panasonic ZS80
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus E-PL1
ZS80 | E-PL1 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | May 2010 | Newer by 94 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic ZS80
E-PL1 | ZS80 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1 features physical dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-PL1 and the ZS80.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and ZS80 is 86 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and ZS80.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS80 will resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DC-TZ95 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-05-17 | 2018-02-18 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Truepic V | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,330k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334g (0.74 lb) | 327g (0.72 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 487 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photos | 380 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $288 | $448 |