Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS100

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS100, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is very similar but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") come with different sensor measurements.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The E-M1 II was manufactured 9 months later than the ZS100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M1 II scores vs the ZS100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II provides physical measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 II against the ZS100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and ZS100 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and ZS100.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent E-M1 II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.