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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ150 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2012
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ150, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and FZ150 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was unveiled 7 years after the FZ150 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M1 III scores vs the FZ150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic FZ150

 E-M1 III FZ150 
RevealedFebruary 2020April 2012Newer by 96 months
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 FZ150 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FZ150

 E-M1 III FZ150 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 III vs the FZ150.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and FZ150 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and FZ150.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will render extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M1 III should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
41
focusing manually
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (410 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography advice
79
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
56
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (528g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography advice
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
48
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging features
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
62
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (528 grams)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FZ150
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-02-11 2012-04-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 121 23
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.50 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580g (1.28 lbs) 528g (1.16 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 410 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Cost at release $1,800 $499