Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs
(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 Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Launched February 2020
- Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Released July 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
- Replacement is Panasonic FZ300

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ200, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and FZ200 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

The E-M1 III was launched 7 years later than the FZ200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-M1 III grades versus the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic FZ200
E-M1 III | FZ200 | |||
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Released | February 2020 | ![]() | July 2012 | More recent by 93 months |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+577k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus E-M1 III
FZ200 | E-M1 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FZ200
E-M1 III | FZ200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III has got external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 III versus the FZ200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and FZ200 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and FZ200.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 III because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will show extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2020-02-11 | 2012-07-18 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic IX | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 1,312 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 60.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.50 m |
Flash modes | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/4000 secs |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 lb) | 588g (1.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 37 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 shots | 540 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLH-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,800 | $499 |