Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LZ20
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Announced September 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL7
- Successor is Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Successor is Panasonic LZ30
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic LZ20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL8 was announced 4 years after the LZ20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-PL8 grades vs the LZ20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LZ20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic LZ20
E-PL8 | LZ20 | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | July 2012 | Newer by 51 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer screen (+577k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Olympus E-PL8
LZ20 | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic LZ20
E-PL8 | LZ20 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL8 provides outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic LZ20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL8 against the LZ20.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and LZ20 is 86 and 71 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and LZ20.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-PL8 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more recent E-PL8 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2012-07-18 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 357 grams (0.79 lb) | 499 grams (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 380 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $250 |