Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FZ47

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic FZ47, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and FZ47 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 II was manufactured 3 years later than the FZ47 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M5 II matches up against the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 II has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the FZ47.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and FZ47 is 80 and 68 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and FZ47.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 II will provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger E-M5 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.