Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched May 2013
- Replaced the Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS50, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and ZS50 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PM2 was launched 19 months earlier than the ZS50 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-PM2 matches up against the ZS50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic ZS50
E-PM2 | ZS50 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus E-PM2
ZS50 | E-PM2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | May 2013 | Newer by 19 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic ZS50
E-PM2 | ZS50 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM2 versus the ZS50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and ZS50 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and ZS50.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-PM2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-05-21 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
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 distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 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 sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (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 format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lb) | 243g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | 44 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | 932 | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $448 | $350 |