Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
- Announced November 2011
- Later Model is Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Successor is Panasonic ZS50
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS45, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and ZS45 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PM1 was released 4 years earlier than the ZS45 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-PM1 grades versus the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic ZS45
E-PM1 | ZS45 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus E-PM1
ZS45 | E-PM1 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | November 2011 | Newer by 38 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic ZS45
E-PM1 | ZS45 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS45 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PM1 and the ZS45.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and ZS45 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and ZS45.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS45 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-11-23 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 265g (0.58 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $499 | $300 |