Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
- Announced September 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1
- Successor is Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Announced February 2019
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and FZ1000 II (1") use different sensor sizes.

The E-M1 II was released 3 years prior to the FZ1000 II and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M1 II matches up vs the FZ1000 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
E-M1 II | FZ1000 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Olympus E-M1 II
FZ1000 II | E-M1 II | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | ![]() | September 2016 | Fresher by 29 months |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper display (+203k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FZ1000 II
E-M1 II | FZ1000 II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 II has measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 II versus the FZ1000 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and FZ1000 II is 68 and 55 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and FZ1000 II.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II has got the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The older E-M1 II is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2019-02-18 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 64 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-400mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 1,240k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 60.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MOV, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 574 gr (1.27 lbs) | 808 gr (1.78 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1312 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 350 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLH-1 | DMW-BLC12PP |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,700 | $898 |