Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FZ200

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic FZ200, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and FZ200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 II was introduced 3 years after the FZ200 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-M10 II matches up vs the FZ200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II features exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 II versus the FZ200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and FZ200 is 82 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and FZ200.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 II with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 II will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.