Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS40

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic ZS40, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very well matched but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 IV was released 6 years after the ZS40 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M10 IV scores vs the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 IV and the ZS40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and ZS40 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and ZS40.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 IV is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.