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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1
(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
Panasonic ZS80
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Panasonic ZS80

 E-PL1 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus E-PL1

 ZS80 E-PL1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018May 2010Newer by 94 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer 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 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
54
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery life (290 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (290 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
79
good battery pack (380 shots)
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery life (290 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging highlights
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
73
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus PEN E-PL1Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
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