Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL6
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Released February 2018
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic ZS80, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and ZS80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-PL7 was launched 4 years before the ZS80 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-PL7 grades against the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic ZS80
E-PL7 | ZS80 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus E-PL7
ZS80 | E-PL7 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | September 2014 | Newer by 42 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Sharper screen (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic ZS80
E-PL7 | ZS80 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 features exterior dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic ZS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL7 vs the ZS80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and ZS80 is 86 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and ZS80.
All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS80 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged E-PL7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DC-TZ95 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-09-01 | 2018-02-18 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,330k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 357 gr (0.79 lbs) | 327 gr (0.72 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 873 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 380 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $499 | $448 |