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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(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
Panasonic FZ150
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic FZ150

 E-M10 IV FZ150 
LaunchedAugust 2020April 2012More modern by 102 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 FZ150 E-M10 IV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ150

 E-M10 IV FZ150 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
41
manual focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography highlights
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (410 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
84
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
56
great battery (410 per charge)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (528 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography information
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
48
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have external mic support
62
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (528 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ150
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
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