Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic SZ8

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic SZ8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very similar but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and SZ8 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-M10 II was brought out 20 months later than the SZ8 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M10 II grades versus the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic SZ8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 II against the SZ8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and SZ8 is 82 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and SZ8.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M10 II uses the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The fresher E-M10 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.