Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic LZ20

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic LZ20, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 II was introduced 2 years later than the LZ20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-M5 II scores versus the LZ20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 II versus the LZ20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and LZ20 is 80 and 71 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and LZ20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer E-M5 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.