Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic FZ1000 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and FZ1000 II (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P1 was revealed 10 years earlier than the FZ1000 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-P1 scores versus the FZ1000 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 enjoys external dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic FZ1000 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P1 compared to the FZ1000 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and FZ1000 II is 86 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and FZ1000 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P1 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will result in extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be behind in sensor innovation.