Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS200

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-M1 II versus Panasonic ZS200, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is pretty similar but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and ZS200 (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 II was launched 17 months earlier than the ZS200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-M1 II grades vs the ZS200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has proportions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1 II versus Panasonic ZS200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 II and the ZS200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and ZS200 is 68 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and ZS200.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged E-M1 II is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.