Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Released February 2011
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL1s
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL3
(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
- Revealed April 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic ZS20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PL2 was brought out 14 months earlier than the ZS20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-PL2 grades vs the ZS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic ZS20
E-PL2 | ZS20 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus E-PL2
ZS20 | E-PL2 | |||
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Revealed | April 2012 | February 2011 | More recent by 14 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic ZS20
E-PL2 | ZS20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL2 versus the ZS20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and ZS20 is 85 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and ZS20.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL2 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS20 will give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older E-PL2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-02-11 | 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 measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 6.40 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 | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
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) | 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 362g (0.80 lb) | 206g (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 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 Overall score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $0 | $349 |