Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ100

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic FZ100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and FZ100 (14MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and FZ100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 III was introduced 9 years later than the FZ100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-M5 III grades versus the FZ100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 III has exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 III versus the FZ100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and FZ100 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 III and FZ100.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 III with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M5 III will provide extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer E-M5 III provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.