Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic LZ20

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic LZ20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 was released 21 months after the LZ20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the E-M10 scores vs the LZ20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys exterior 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 LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 versus the LZ20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and LZ20 is 82 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and LZ20.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-M10 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The fresher E-M10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.