Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ150

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic FZ150, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and FZ150 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM1 was revealed 4 months before the FZ150 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-PM1 matches up vs the FZ150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic FZ150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the FZ150.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and FZ150 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and FZ150.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier.