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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Released June 2014
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ2500
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and FZ1000 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 was manufactured 7 months before the FZ1000 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-M1 matches up against the FZ1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 E-M1 FZ1000 
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Olympus E-M1

 FZ1000 E-M1 
ReleasedJune 2014October 2013Newer by 7 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic FZ1000

 E-M1 FZ1000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 compared to the FZ1000.

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and FZ1000 is 71 and 55 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and FZ1000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E-M1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000
71
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320s)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
70
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1
Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (497g)
good ISO range (25,600)
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ1000
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery life (350 CIPA)
67
long zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000
65
lighter than competitors (497 grams)
environment sealing
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
low battery life (350 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
65
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography factors
73
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
low battery life (350 per charge)
64
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than competitors (497g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
66
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic FZ1000
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-10-28 2014-06-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePIC VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-400mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Flash Auto, 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497 grams (1.10 lb) 831 grams (1.83 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 64
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 11.7
DXO Low light score 757 517
Other
Battery life 350 photos 360 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $799 $800