Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS100 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
- Revealed May 2013
- Superseded the Olympus E-PM1
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Introduced January 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS200
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") feature different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PM2 was brought out 3 years earlier than the ZS100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-PM2 matches up against the ZS100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic ZS100
E-PM2 | ZS100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Olympus E-PM2
ZS100 | E-PM2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | May 2013 | Newer by 31 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic ZS100
E-PM2 | ZS100 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the ZS100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and ZS100 is 89 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and ZS100.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged E-PM2 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ100 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-05-21 | 2016-01-05 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | MOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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 | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 9.9 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 269g (0.59 pounds) | 312g (0.69 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 932 | 559 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 300 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $448 | $700 |