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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released September 2012
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic ZS70, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly close but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The E-PL5 was released 5 years prior to the ZS70 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL5 scores against the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Panasonic ZS70

 E-PL5 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus E-PL5

 ZS70 E-PL5 
RevealedApril 2017September 2012More recent by 55 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic ZS70

 E-PL5 ZS70 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL5 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-PL5 compared to the ZS70.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and ZS70 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and ZS70.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL5 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS70 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-PL5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL5
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
54
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (380 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography info
75
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse function
79
good battery life (380 shots)
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
78
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus PEN E-PL5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2017-04-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 shots 380 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $450