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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Successor is Olympus E-M1 III
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FZ28, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and FZ28 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 II was brought out 7 years after the FZ28 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-M1 II grades against the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic FZ28

 E-M1 II FZ28 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2009More modern by 94 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 FZ28 E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FZ28

 E-M1 II FZ28 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II has external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the FZ28.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and FZ28 is 68 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and FZ28.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 II featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1 II will offer you more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
35
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than others (574g)
good ISO range (25,600)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
32
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography information
72
lighter than others (574 grams)
environment proofing
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
lighter than others (574g)
24
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-09-19 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
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 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MOV, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 574g (1.27 pounds) 417g (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 27
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 10.1
DXO Low light rating 1312 79
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Retail pricing $1,700 $599