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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ1000 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is pretty comparable but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and FZ1000 II (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was announced 18 months after the FZ1000 II which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-M10 IV grades against the FZ1000 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 E-M10 IV FZ1000 II 
LaunchedAugust 2020February 2019Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 FZ1000 II E-M10 IV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k1040kClearer screen (+200k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ1000 II

 E-M10 IV FZ1000 II 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has specifications of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ1000 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the FZ1000 II.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ1000 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and FZ1000 II is 81 and 55 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ1000 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and FZ1000 II.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The more recent E-M10 IV should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ1000 II sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
71
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
72
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
69
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography details
84
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
67
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
65
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000 II
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
67
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ1000 II
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-08-04 2019-02-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-400mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.7fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye 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, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 808g (1.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $699 $898