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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
68 Imaging
59 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ80 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
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1
  • Updated by Olympus E-M1 III
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-M1 II versus Panasonic FZ80, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively close but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and FZ80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 II was introduced 3 months prior to the FZ80 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M1 II matches up vs the FZ80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 E-M1 II FZ80 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 FZ80 E-M1 II 
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 E-M1 II FZ80 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2017Same age
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 II offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1 II versus Panasonic FZ80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the FZ80.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and FZ80 is 68 and 63 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and FZ80.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 II will render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.
	
			Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography advice
75
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
58
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography details
78
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 offers touch focus
 environment proof
 lighter than others (574 grams)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
54
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 heavier than average in class (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
74
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
57
 great zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography highlights
72
 lighter than others (574g)
 environment proof
 offers touch focus
 good megapixels (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 not so great battery power (350 per charge)
59
 provides focus via touch
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (20mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 heavier than average in class (616 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography information
76
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 two card slots
 not so great battery power (350 per charge)
57
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (20mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
79
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic socket
 lighter than others (574g)
28
 relatively wide (20mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic socket
 heavier than average in class (616g)
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FZ80
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-09-19 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
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 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 14.10 m (at 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 Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 574g (1.27 pounds) 616g (1.36 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 Single
Price at release $1,700 $399