Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic FZ1000

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is very similar but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and FZ1000 (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 was launched 2 months before the FZ1000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-M10 matches up against the FZ1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 provides outer dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic FZ1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 vs the FZ1000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and FZ1000 is 82 and 55 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and FZ1000.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.