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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ1000

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Released June 2014
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ2500
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic FZ1000

 PEN-F FZ1000 
ReleasedJanuary 2016June 2014More modern by 20 months
Screen resolution1037k921kSharper screen (+116k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Olympus PEN-F

 FZ1000 PEN-F 

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic FZ1000

 PEN-F FZ1000 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison

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

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography information
75
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus PEN-F
Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus PEN-F
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ1000
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
67
great zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography advice
75
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
65
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus PEN-F
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ1000
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
64
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no external microphone support
66
quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic FZ1000
 Olympus PEN-FPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN-F Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-27 2014-06-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-400mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427g (0.94 lb) 831g (1.83 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 74 64
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 11.7
DXO Low light rating 894 517
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 360 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,000 $800