Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ47

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FZ47, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and FZ47 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-M1 III was launched 8 years later than the FZ47 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-M1 III matches up versus the FZ47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III offers outer dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FZ47 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 III against the FZ47.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and FZ47 is 67 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and FZ47.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 III because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.