Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.