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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ200 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ300
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic FZ200, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and FZ200 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 IV was introduced 8 years later than the FZ200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-M10 IV matches up against the FZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic FZ200

 E-M10 IV FZ200 
AnnouncedAugust 2020July 2012Fresher by 98 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 FZ200 E-M10 IV 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ200

 E-M10 IV FZ200 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers external measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 IV and the FZ200.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and FZ200 is 81 and 65 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and FZ200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will resolve more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 IV is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography features
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (588 grams)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (540 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
84
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
55
better than average battery power (540 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (588 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography info
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
48
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
63
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (588g)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-08-04 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 13.50 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 gr (0.84 pounds) 588 gr (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 540 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $699 $499