Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed November 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Successor is Panasonic ZS25
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic ZS20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL1s was released 17 months before the ZS20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PL1s grades versus the ZS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic ZS20
E-PL1s | ZS20 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus E-PL1s
ZS20 | E-PL1s | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | November 2010 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic ZS20
E-PL1s | ZS20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1s offers outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL1s vs the ZS20.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and ZS20 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and ZS20.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS20 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older E-PL1s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-11-16 | 2012-04-26 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
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 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 grams (0.74 pounds) | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 pictures | 260 pictures |
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 | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $599 | $349 |