Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS200
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched May 2013
- Older Model is Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise 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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS100

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS200, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is very close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and ZS200 (1") come with different sensor measurements.

The E-PM2 was announced 5 years earlier than the ZS200 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-PM2 grades versus the ZS200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic ZS200
E-PM2 | ZS200 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus E-PM2
ZS200 | E-PM2 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | May 2013 | More modern by 57 months |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+780k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic ZS200
E-PM2 | ZS200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 has outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS200 has proportions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-PM2 vs the ZS200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and ZS200 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and ZS200.
To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS200 will result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-PM2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DC-TZ200 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-05-21 | 2018-02-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,240 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) | 340 grams (0.75 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 932 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 370 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $448 | $800 |