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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Announced August 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ28, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and FZ28 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 IV was introduced 11 years after the FZ28 which is quite a big gap as far as 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 FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic FZ28

 E-M10 IV FZ28 
AnnouncedAugust 2020January 2009More modern by 141 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 FZ28 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ28

 E-M10 IV FZ28 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got external measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the FZ28.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and FZ28 is 81 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography highlights
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
72
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography highlights
84
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
78
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
missing mic jack
24
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-08-04 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.7 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 417 grams (0.92 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $699 $599