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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
81 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Successor is Olympus E-M5 II
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FZ200, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and FZ200 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 was announced 2 months earlier than the FZ200 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-M5 grades vs the FZ200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 E-M5 FZ200 
Screen resolution610k460kCrisper screen (+150k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus E-M5

		

		

			
 FZ200 E-M5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 E-M5 FZ200 
LaunchedApril 2012July 2012Same generation
Manual focus  More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 and the FZ200.
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and FZ200 is 81 and 65 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and FZ200.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.
	
			Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography factors
71
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
48
 has manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
 supports face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography advice
82
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 weather proofing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
57
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others (588g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
67
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 has no phase detect AF
46
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 great battery pack (540 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
66
 weather proofing
 supports focus via touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no Time Lapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
55
 great battery pack (540 per charge)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than others (588g)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography info
73
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 no Time Lapse mode
48
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 great battery pack (540 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging info
34
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 no external mic socket
63
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have microphone port
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than others (588 grams)
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-04-30 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 610k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 425g (0.94 pounds) 588g (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 37
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 10.8
DXO Low light rating 826 114
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 540 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $799 $499