Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ80

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic FZ80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is pretty close but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and FZ80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 IV was brought out 3 years after the FZ80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-M10 IV grades versus the FZ80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with outside 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) and the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic FZ80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 IV against the FZ80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and FZ80 is 81 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and FZ80.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.