Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ1000

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is fairly close but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and FZ1000 (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 IV was launched 6 years after the FZ1000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-M10 IV matches up against the FZ1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 has proportions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the FZ1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and FZ1000 is 81 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and FZ1000.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The younger E-M10 IV will have an edge in sensor innovation.