Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FZ200

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic FZ200, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is fairly close but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and FZ200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-P1 was unveiled 4 years before the FZ200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-P1 matches up versus the FZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 features exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic FZ200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P1 versus the FZ200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and FZ200 is 86 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and FZ200.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The E-P1 includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged E-P1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.