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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
82 Imaging
53 Features
73 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 II
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ30
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 E-M10 LZ20 
AnnouncedMarch 2014July 2012Newer by 21 months
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Olympus E-M10

		

		

			
 LZ20 E-M10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 E-M10 LZ20 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and LZ20 is 82 and 71 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography details
71
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
36
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M10 Street photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography details
77
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than competitors (396g)
45
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than competitors (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M10 Sports photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography information
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 has no phase detect autofocus
47
 amazing zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (380 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M10 Travel photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography details
67
 boasts focus via touch
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 heavier than competitors (396g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
58
 good battery pack (380 shots)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (525mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors (499g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography factors
79
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
45
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 good battery pack (380 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M10 Vlogging features
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging features
33
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no mic port
 heavier than competitors (396g)
25
 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic socket
 heavier than competitors (499 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic LZ20
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-03-18 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range - 2cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) 6.80 m
Flash options Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual（1/1（FULL）～1/64） Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 396g (0.87 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 884 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 380 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $600 $250