Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic ZS70

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic ZS70, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM2 was unveiled 4 years before the ZS70 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-PM2 scores versus the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 features outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PM2 versus the ZS70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and ZS70 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS70 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-PM2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.