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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic ZS10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The PEN-F was unveiled 5 years later than the ZS10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the PEN-F grades versus the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic ZS10

 PEN-F ZS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2011Fresher by 61 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus PEN-F

 ZS10 PEN-F 

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic ZS10

 PEN-F ZS10 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the PEN-F vs the ZS10.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and ZS10 is 84 and 91 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and ZS10.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PEN-F having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus PEN-F will provide greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher PEN-F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
30
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus PEN-F
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
84
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography information
67
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
low battery power (330 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography information
75
has focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (330 shots)
67
lighter than average in class (219g)
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (330 shots)
42
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging details
78
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of microphone port
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus PEN-FPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN-F Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-27 2011-01-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 894 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,000 $350