Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FZ200

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic FZ200, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is very close but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and FZ200 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM1 was released 7 months prior to the FZ200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-PM1 scores versus the FZ200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 features external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic FZ200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PM1 vs the FZ200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and FZ200 is 89 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and FZ200.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The E-PM1 uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more aged E-PM1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.