Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS8 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
- Released November 2010
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1
- New Model is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
Photography Glossary Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very similar but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and ZS8 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL1s was unveiled 8 months earlier than the ZS8 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the E-PL1s matches up versus the ZS8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic ZS8
| E-PL1s | ZS8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus E-PL1s
| ZS8 | E-PL1s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | November 2010 | More recent by 8 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic ZS8
| E-PL1s | ZS8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s comes with outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL1s versus the ZS8.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and ZS8 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and ZS8.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1s having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS8 will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older E-PL1s is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-11-16 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Truepic V | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
| Total lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 334 grams (0.74 lb) | 210 grams (0.46 lb) |
| Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photographs | 340 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $599 | $275 |