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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Launched February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic ZS200, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and ZS200 (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL9 was revealed very close to the ZS200 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PL9 matches up against the ZS200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic ZS200

 E-PL9 ZS200 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus E-PL9

 ZS200 E-PL9 
Screen resolution1240k1040kSharper screen (+200k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic ZS200

 E-PL9 ZS200 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2018Similar age
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL9 enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS200 has sizing of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic ZS200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL9 versus the ZS200.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and ZS200 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and ZS200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL9 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS200 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography information
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
65
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography factors
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (370 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL9
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS200
77
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
76
good battery life (370 shots)
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
70
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging information
35
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus PEN E-PL9Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL9 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also called - Lumix DC-TZ200
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-02-08 2018-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.6 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.60 m (at ISO 200) 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 380 gr (0.84 lb) 340 gr (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 370 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $599 $800