Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FZ80

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FZ80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is fairly similar but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and FZ80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 III was unveiled 8 months after the FZ80 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-M10 III grades vs the FZ80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 III provides outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FZ80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 III compared to the FZ80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and FZ80 is 80 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and FZ80.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 III with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FZ80 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer E-M10 III will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.