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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(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
Panasonic ZS80
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic ZS80

 E-PL7 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus E-PL7

 ZS80 E-PL7 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2014Newer by 42 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic ZS80

 E-PL7 ZS80 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography features
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (380 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography info
85
boasts touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
79
good battery life (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no mic support
73
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
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