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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
Portability
55 Imaging
51 Features
80 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Announced June 2014
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ2500
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is relatively similar but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and FZ1000 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 III was manufactured 5 years after the FZ1000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-M1 III grades versus the FZ1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 E-M1 III FZ1000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020June 2014More modern by 69 months
Screen resolution1037k921kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 FZ1000 E-M1 III 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M1 III FZ1000 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys outside dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 has proportions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 III vs the FZ1000.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and FZ1000 is 67 and 55 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and FZ1000.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M1 III provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more modern E-M1 III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ1000 as a Portrait photography camera
77
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
70
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 provides face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ1000 as a Street photography camera
78
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 has touch focus
 environment proofing
 great high ISO (25,600)
70
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FZ1000 as a Sports photography camera
81
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 has phase detect AF
67
 amazing zoom range (25-400mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 provides tracking autofocus
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ1000 as a Travel photography camera
79
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 has touch focus
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
65
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 decently wide (25mm)
 great reach (400mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography advice
81
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti-alias filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 2 card slots
64
 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000
79
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has microphone support
66
 decently wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic socket
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FZ1000
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-02-11 2014-06-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic IX Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW support    
Min enhanced ISO 64 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 121 49
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-400mm (16.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest 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 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 580 gr (1.28 lbs) 831 gr (1.83 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 517
Other
Battery life 420 photos 360 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) -
Card slots Two Single
Retail price $1,800 $800