Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ150
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Released August 2020
- Old Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched April 2012

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic FZ150, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and FZ150 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

The E-M10 IV was manufactured 8 years after the FZ150 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M10 IV scores against the FZ150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic FZ150
E-M10 IV | FZ150 | |||
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Launched | August 2020 | ![]() | April 2012 | More modern by 102 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
FZ150 | E-M10 IV | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ150
E-M10 IV | FZ150 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got external 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) and the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic FZ150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the FZ150.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and FZ150 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and FZ150.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer you greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2020-08-04 | 2012-04-11 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.7 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 lb) | 528 grams (1.16 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 410 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $699 | $499 |