Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
- Launched November 2011
- Successor is Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Successor is Panasonic ZS45
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS40, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PM1 was revealed 3 years prior to the ZS40 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-PM1 scores versus the ZS40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic ZS40
E-PM1 | ZS40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Olympus E-PM1
ZS40 | E-PM1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | November 2011 | More recent by 25 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic ZS40
E-PM1 | ZS40 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM1 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the ZS40.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and ZS40 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and ZS40.
All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PM1 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS40 will offer extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older E-PM1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-11-23 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 265 gr (0.58 lb) | 240 gr (0.53 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $499 | $450 |