Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ70
89 Imaging
48 Features
52 Overall
49
63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
45
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched November 2011
- Renewed by Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Revealed July 2013
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and FZ70 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PM1 was manufactured 20 months prior to the FZ70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-PM1 scores versus the FZ70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic FZ70
E-PM1 | FZ70 |
---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Olympus E-PM1
FZ70 | E-PM1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | July 2013 | November 2011 | Newer by 20 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FZ70
E-PM1 | FZ70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the FZ70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and FZ70 is 89 and 63 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and FZ70.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ70 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-11-23 | 2013-07-18 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 265 gr (0.58 pounds) | 606 gr (1.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | 41 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | 499 | 171 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 400 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $499 | $300 |