Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ1000

Lets look more closely at the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and FZ1000 (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The PEN-F was manufactured 20 months after the FZ1000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the PEN-F grades against the FZ1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F features external measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 has dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Look at the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic FZ1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the PEN-F and the FZ1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and FZ1000 is 84 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and FZ1000.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The PEN-F offers the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The more recent PEN-F will have an edge in sensor tech.