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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ2500 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
  • Launched August 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic FZ2500, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is very well matched but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and FZ2500 (1") posses different sensor size.

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The E-M10 IV was unveiled 3 years later than the FZ2500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M10 IV matches up versus the FZ2500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic FZ2500

 E-M10 IV FZ2500 
IntroducedAugust 2020September 2016Fresher by 48 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 FZ2500 E-M10 IV 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ2500

 E-M10 IV FZ2500 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic FZ2500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the FZ2500.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and FZ2500 is 81 and 53 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and FZ2500.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger E-M10 IV provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Street photography with Panasonic FZ2500
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
69
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography factors
84
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
66
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography information
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
65
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ2500
78
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
66
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ2500
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-08-04 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 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 white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 915 gr (2.02 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $699 $998