Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic ZS200
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced September 2012
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
- Announced February 2018
- Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS100
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic ZS200, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and ZS200 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL5 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the ZS200 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-PL5 grades vs the ZS200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Panasonic ZS200
E-PL5 | ZS200 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus E-PL5
ZS200 | E-PL5 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | September 2012 | Fresher by 65 months | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 460k | Crisper screen (+780k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic ZS200
E-PL5 | ZS200 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL5 has outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS200 has measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic ZS200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL5 and the ZS200.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and ZS200 is 88 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and ZS200.
Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL5 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older E-PL5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DC-TZ200 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2018-02-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | MOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,240k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,330k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 lb) | 340g (0.75 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 889 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 370 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $400 | $800 |