Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ80
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced November 2011
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Announced January 2017
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FZ80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and FZ80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PM1 was announced 6 years before the FZ80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-PM1 grades versus the FZ80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic FZ80
E-PM1 | FZ80 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus E-PM1
FZ80 | E-PM1 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | November 2011 | Fresher by 62 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FZ80
E-PM1 | FZ80 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FZ80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM1 and the FZ80.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and FZ80 is 89 and 63 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and FZ80.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ80 will provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older E-PM1 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-11-23 | 2017-01-04 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 265 gr (0.58 lb) | 616 gr (1.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $499 | $399 |