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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
82
Overall
65

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is relatively close but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and FZ1000 II (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was launched 12 months later than the FZ1000 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M1 III scores against the FZ1000 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 E-M1 III FZ1000 II 
IntroducedFebruary 2020February 2019Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Olympus E-M1 III

 FZ1000 II E-M1 III 
Screen resolution1240k1037kCrisper screen (+203k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FZ1000 II

 E-M1 III FZ1000 II 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III features outside measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 II has dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 III against the FZ1000 II.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and FZ1000 II is 67 and 55 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and FZ1000 II.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The younger E-M1 III provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 II sensor size comparison

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

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
73
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography info
Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography info
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
71
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography info
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
70
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography details
79
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
68
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (400mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography details
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
66
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000 II
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
68
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FZ1000 II
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-02-11 2019-02-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 64 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 49
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-400mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.50 m (with 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, 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 grams (1.28 lbs) 808 grams (1.78 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images 350 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Two Single
Launch pricing $1,800 $898