Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Here is a complete review of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ1000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is very similar but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and FZ1000 (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM2 was revealed 12 months earlier than the FZ1000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-PM2 scores versus the FZ1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 has measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PM2 vs the FZ1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and FZ1000 is 89 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and FZ1000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older E-PM2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.