Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Olympus E-M5 II E-M5 vs E-M5 II
General
Model Number:	E-M5	ZS15
Alternate Model Number(s):		TZ25
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$1299.99	$279.99
Street Price:	$899.95	$272.57
Date Available:	2012-04-15	2012-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	23.0 oz (652 g) includes batteries, kit lens	7.3 oz (208 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.8 x 3.5 x 1.7 in. (122 x 89 x 43 mm)	4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3 in. (105 x 58 x 33 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	16.1	12.1
Sensor Format:	4/3	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.75 microns	1.54 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	71
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	826
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, MPO, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG	JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO
Continuous-mode frames/second:	8.9	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p)	1920x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)	AVCHD, MP4
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	No
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Micro Four Thirds	n/a
Lens:	Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ Digital ED	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 1 ED element
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 100mm	24 - 384mm
Focal Length (actual):	12 - 50mm	4.3 - 68.8mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.20x	16.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/6.3 - 22 (tele)	f/3.3 - 6.3 (W) / f/5.9 - 6.3 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	35 cm to Infinity 13.8 in to Infinity	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	20 - 50 cm 7.9 - 19.7 in	3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 35-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target	Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / OLED	LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF; 1.44M-dot, 1.15x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	1,440,000 dots	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.58x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	1.15x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	614,000 dots (205,000 px)	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:	Yes	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	200
ISO Settings:	AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable	Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/4000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control	Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene select AE (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., 3D Still), Art Filter, Underwater wide / macro	Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, Underwater; 3D Photo, Creative Control (Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, High Dynamic, Toy Effect, Miniature, Soft Focus)
Self Timer:	2, 10 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual（1/1 (FULL) - 1/64）	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	7.0 m / 23.0 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Bundled FL-LM2 GN = 7m/ISO 100	0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.5m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)	AVCHD, MP4
Included Memory:	No memory included	17.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Optional Remote cable RM-UC1
Connections (extended):	Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB connector, Accessory Port 2	Mini HDMI, DC input

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.52
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.51
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	20
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.56
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	8.9	10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	17	4
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	9.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	16
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	9.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	15
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.28 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.102 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.44 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.056 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode lag = 0.175 second
Startup Time:	1.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	360 shots	260 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BLN-1	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	3.6V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No
Software
Included Software:	Olympus Viewer 2 CD-ROM	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 Advanced Edition, Adobe Reader
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	3" tilting OLED monitor with Touchscreen panel, Hi-res EVF, 5-axis image stabilization, 9 fps burst, Full HD video.	Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Movies, High-speed Burst modes. Available in black or silver.