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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Newer Model is OM System OM-5
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ300
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ200, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and FZ200 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 III was manufactured 7 years later than the FZ200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M5 III matches up versus the FZ200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Panasonic FZ200

 E-M5 III FZ200 
ReleasedOctober 2019July 2012Fresher by 89 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 FZ200 E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic FZ200

 E-M5 III FZ200 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 III enjoys outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 III versus the FZ200.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 III and FZ200 is 80 and 65 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 III and FZ200.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 III because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M5 III will give you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger E-M5 III should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography highlights
83
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
57
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography info
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (540 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (310 shots)
55
great battery power (540 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (588 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (310 shots)
48
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 III
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
84
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
63
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (588g)
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-10-17 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 414g (0.91 lb) 588g (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 540 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,199 $499